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KYD Creative Nonfiction Essay Prize (2022-)
Subcategory of Kill Your Darlings Awards
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History

Inaugurated in 2022, the KYD Creative Nonfiction Essay Prize is awarded to creative nonfiction essays between 2500 and 3500 words, on any subject.

The prize includes publication in Kill Your Darlings.

Latest Winners / Recipients

Year: 2023

Judged by: Caitlin McGregor
winner Xiaole Zhan for 'Think an Empty Room, Moonly with Phoneglow'.

Year: 2022

Judged by: Fiona Wright
winner Caitlin McGregor for 'Hungry Little DisHuman Beings'.
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