Cutthroat, A Journal of the Arts has established itself as a discerning venue for literary work that takes formal and thematic risks. The Barry Lopez Creative Nonfiction Contest honors the legacy of an essayist whose work bridged nature, memory, and moral inquiry. This year's call asks for nonfiction that addresses 'where we go from here'—a prompt that invites writers to consider aftermath, transition, and the contours of what follows personal or collective rupture. The contest is open to unpublished essays or memoir pieces of up to 5,000 words, double-spaced in 12-point font, with no author name on the manuscript. The journal's editorial vision favors work that is both intellectually rigorous and emotionally precise. Winning and finalist manuscripts are considered for publication in Cutthroat, and winners are announced on the journal's website, in Poets & Writers, and in New Pages. The contest is administered with clear boundaries: no work that has already won a prize is eligible, and former Cutthroat prize-winning authors may not enter the contest they have previously won. Relatives, staff, close friends, and students of judges are also ineligible. Multiple submissions are permitted, but entrants must inform the journal immediately of acceptances elsewhere. A $25 nonrefundable fee applies per submission. The journal recommends that entrants read a copy of Cutthroat—preferably an issue such as Taking Liberties—before submitting. This is not a venue for casual or unconsidered work; it is a contest for writers who understand that literary journals of this caliber expect familiarity with their aesthetic and a manuscript that has been prepared with care.