Columbus State University

This annual prize carries a $10,000 award for an unpublished novel, collection of short stories, memoir, or essay collection. The winner will be offered a publishing contract with a new imprint at Columbus State University, DLJ Books.

Employees of Columbus State University and people who have studied or worked with the Judge or Editor are not eligible to compete for the prize.

Donald L. Jordan Prize for Literary Excellence

Please read contest details carefully before submitting.

The contest seeks manuscripts that engage a reader with upholding human values, such as trust, generosity, love, gratitude, or responsibility. We are not inclined to publish horror, science fiction, romance, fantasy, or young adult or children’s books.

Donald L. Jordan Prize for Literary Excellence

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