Contest Information
Have you been marked by travel? If so, tell us how. Engaging with the genre of creative nonfiction, seize upon memorable incidents from your travel history — study abroad, domestic travels, even your discovery of Northfield. Entertain us. Make us laugh. Move us. Help us travel with you.
The submission window goes from Thursday, November 14, 2024 and runs through Sunday, April 6, 2025 at midnight. The awards will be announced in mid May. Please be sure to adhere to the submission guidelines, and submit your piece through the online submission form on this site.
First-round submission reviews will be done by a panel representing faculty, students and staff. Finalists will be judged by a professional writer with a Carleton connection.
Cash Prizes
- 1st place: $200
- 2nd place: $100
- 3rd place: $50
Questions? Contact Solita Tullo. If you would like feedback on a draft during, please feel free to make an appointment at the Writing Center!
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