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Jacobs/Jones African American Literary Prize

Competition opportunity. Deadline: 2027-01-02

Type
Award
Organizer
North Carolina Writers’ Network
Deadline
2 January 2027
Where
United States
Compensation
$1,000 cash prize + publication in North Carolina Literary Review
Disciplines
Writing, Literature, Short Story, Essay

About this opportunity

The Jacobs/Jones African American Literary Prize awards $1,000 to a Black writer residing in North Carolina for a short story or essay that captures the diverse experiences of Black North Carolinians. Submissions are accepted until January 2, 2027, with a $20 entry fee ($10 for members), and the winning work is considered for publication in the North Carolina Literary Review.

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