Farrar, Straus and Giroux

A prize of $15,000 is given annually to an emerging poet, fiction writer, or creative nonfiction writer from an underrepresented community who has not published and is not under contract to publish a book in any genre. Writers who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States are eligible. The winner also receives mentorship with a Farrar, Straus and Giroux (FSG) author; line edits and structural feedback from two FSG in-house editors; meet-and-greets with representatives at FSG from other departments, including Publicity/Marketing, Art, Subsidiary Rights, and Managing Editorial; and support with networking beyond FSG. Using only the online submission system, submit 8 to 12 pages of poetry or 40 to 50 pages of prose and a statement of purpose of up to 500 words between May 18 and July 3. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for complete guidelines.