They accept work on place, climate, and justice. Submissions for non-fiction (up to 5,000 words) and fiction are open till 30th April 2026. Poetry submissions are closed. They accept other formats as well, including interviews and videos. ARTerrain and Letter to America submissions are open and are accepted year-round. Writers are paid $50. Also, “All accepted submissions by writers of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, women, and/or other marginalized communities whose contributions explore place particularly in the context of social, environmental, or climate justice are considered for our annual Editor's Prize of $500 per genre.” (There is no separate submission process for this prize.) Details here and here (see the relevant category).

Deadline: April 30th, 2026