Ruminate Magazine is hosting their second annual VanderMey Nonfiction prize, judged by Leslie Leyland Fields, award-winning author and editor of “The Spirit of Food”.  The winner will be awarded a prize of $1000 and publication in the Spring 2012 issue, and the runner up will receive publication as well.

Contest Name:  VanderMey Nonfiction Prize

Submissions:  Creative Nonfiction of 7000 words or less

Award – Winner:  $1000 and publication in Spring 2012 issue

Award – Runner Up: Publication in Spring 2012 issue

-The entry fee is $15 (includes a free copy of the Summer 2012 Issue, which will include the winning piece).

Deadline: 1 Feb 2012

Website: http://www.ruminatemagazine.com/submit/contests/nonfiction/

Contact e-mail:  khavens@ruminatemagazine.org