Contest

VIU students—enter your fiction or non-fiction writing for the chance to win our 2024 Prose Prize! We highly encourage students of all backgrounds and writing experiences to submit.

First Prize:
$300 + publication in
The Navigator
Runner-up:
$75 + merch giveaway + online publication
Runner-up:
$75 + merch + online publication
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Deadline:
October 15, 2024

Rules:

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open to current VIU students only limit one piece/entry per student 500–2000 words (no exceptions) your original, unpublished material must be prose (no poetry, please) $10 entry fee

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Please attach your work as a Word Document (.doc or .docx). Ensure the file name contains only your student number and title of submission.

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123456789 - Title.docx

We kindly ask that you remove any identifying information (your name, address, etc.) from your submission document as all entries will be judged anonymously by our Managing Editor.

Text should be set in 12-pt Times New Roman, 1.5x spacing preferred.

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The Navigator reserves the right to edit the winning piece for space or clarity.

To enter:

Complete the online form and pay your entry fee via Interac e-transfer (accounting@thenav.ca). Please include your student number and the words “entry fee” in the transfer’s message field.

Contest Entry Form

Not your genre?

Don’t worry! There’s plenty of publication opportunities at The Nav.
Check out our General Submissions page to see if your work’s a fit.
(It’s more likely than you think.)

Upcoming Issues

October 2024

Vol. 56, No. 2

We are currently accepting work on a rolling submissions basis. If we reach our monthly submissions cap, your work will instead be considered for the very next issue.

Get published with us!

Written

300–500 words $40+
500–1000 words $75+

New Media

Audio/Video $50+
Art/Photography $30+
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