Voices of Mixed Heritage

The Voices of Mixed Heritage contest is run by Kinsman Avenue Publishing / Kinsman Quarterly.

The organizer is looking for original, unpublished work in English, including short stories, nonfiction essays, or poetry exploring themes of multicultural or third-culture identity, love, belonging, home life, and pain.

Eligibility:

• individuals 18 years or older
• authors and poets of mixed heritage or relationships (preferred, but not limited to)

Genre Guidelines:​

• short stories (300-2000 words)
• creative nonfiction (300-2000 words)
• unpublished poems or poetry collections (up to 10 pages – individual poems cannot be withdrawn after submission )

Prizes up to $500 USD for top winners along with publication in Kinsman Quarterly’s literary journal and the upcoming anthology, Living Between Worlds: Bicultural Life, Love, & Pain. Selected finalists will be featured in the Kinsman Quarterly, its social media sites, printed promotions, and 2026 anthology.

Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.

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