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Raven Chronicles announces our 2026 Keepers of the Fire contest for fiction and nonfiction manuscripts . The Keepers of the Fire Prize honors daring and forward-thinking literary arts across cultures. Chosen authors will receive an advance of $1,000, September 2027 publication of their book, and 50% of net revenues on sales. 2026 Theme: We want original fiction or nonfiction that includes or addresses this general theme: deportation, deported, deportee, immigrant, without a country or legal status, to be a stateless person, to have no nationality.
Selected authors
Recovery Café-Seattle Students, Carolyne Wright, Ibrahim Al-Masri, Tess Gallagher, Melissa Kwasny, Gary Copeland Lilley, Claudia Castro Luna, Lawrence Matsuda, Dunya Mikhail, Tiffany Midge, Carletta Carrington Wilson, Jane Hirshfield, Carolyn Forché
Calls & opportunities
7 listedManuscript submissions
Writers should familiarize themselves with Raven Chronicles' catalog to understand its aesthetic range, which favors work that is both literary and accessible, often with a social or political edge. Submissions are typically open for specific projects or anthologies, so check the website for current calls. Simultaneous submissions are generally accepted, but notify promptly if accepted elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter that contextualizes your work within the press's mission. Given the press's community focus, attending readings or workshops can provide insight into what resonates. Response times can vary, so patience is advised.
Check our website, www.ravenchronicles.org/submissions , for upcoming guidelines. We only charge reading fees for a once-a-year contest. The contest is themed, which changes every year.
Read official guidelinesBooks
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