Contests

In Memory of Adele Schiff

In Memory of Adele Schiff

Those of you who have followed the CR for awhile likely know that our summer contest is named for Robert and Adele Schiff, whose names are also on a foundation that gives the magazine a great deal of support. We wanted to take the opportunity to say a little more about them, in particular about Adele, who passed away in late April.

Open for Contest Submissions!

Our submission manager is now set up to accept submissions for our annual Robert and Adele Schiff Awards! This year for the first time we offer THREE awards: poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction. Each award includes $1,000 and publication, and we’ll consider all entries for publication.

What Does the Fox Say? Announcing Our Contest Winners!

What Does the Fox Say? Announcing Our Contest Winners!

  We’re ready to bark, howl, chatter, or yip the good news!   Winners of the Tenth Annual Robert and Adele Schiff Awards in Poetry and Prose   Tori Malcangio for her story “See What I Mean” (chosen by Michael Griffith) Maggie Millner for her poem “Cherry Valley” (chosen by Rebecca Lindenberg)   Thank you …

Contest Extended Through the Holiday Weekend

We’re pushing back the deadline for our contest! You may now extend your Labors until 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, September 4. As you may know, one poem and one prose piece (fiction or literary nonfiction) will be chosen for publication in our 2019 prize issue, and the two winners will each receive $1,000. The entry …

Contest Moved to August

If you regularly enter our summer contest, you might be feeling bereft right now. Where are the Robert and Adele Schiff Award options on the CR’s online submission manager? How can I send you the poem, story, or essay that’s been burning a hole in my pocket—well, file folder? No fear: This summer, we’ve moved …

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