$1,000 award and publication.
To submit, send an essay (2,000–7,500 words) exploring the theme of “Disappearance” (of people, places, things, etc.).
Final judge: Darin Strauss, bestselling author of several books, including the National Book Critics Circle Award-winning memoir Half a Life and most recently the acclaimed novel The Queen of Tuesday: A Lucille Ball Story.
Reading fee: $20. Online submissions only, please.
Complete guidelines: www.maydaymagazine.com
