Cosmographia Prize for Spiritual Fiction
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The Cosmographia Prize for Spiritual Fiction seeks full-length manuscripts that offer expansion, delight, spiritual insight, and a transformative reading experience.
Spiritual fiction comes in many genres, including speculative—like our most recent title, After Color by Malaika Favorite or The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler—instructive like the classic Siddhartha by Herman Hesse, allegorical like The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, or visionary like The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield.
The winner will receive $1000 and publication.
The deadline for all manuscript submissions is May 31, 2026.
Entry fee: $30 US.
Judged by Cosmographia Books founder and editor, Nina Alvarez.
This competition is open to international submissions for all writers in English.
SUBMISSION
Your cover letter with author bio should be pasted in the submittable form. Full manuscript should be uploaded with a brief (no more than 1 page) synopsis attached.
In order to ensure unbiased review, do not include your name anywhere on the manuscript.
ABOUT US
Cosmographia Books, established in 2015 by Nina Alvarez, is a small press that embraces the spirit of multidimensional mapping, much like its namesake—a historical atlas and gazetteer detailing the geographical, social, and physical features of regions. Our mission is to publish works that explore the intricate landscapes of human experience, delving into the relationships between self, soul, love, work, society, and history.
About Founding Publisher Nina Alvarez
Nina Alvarez is the founder and publisher of Cosmographia Books, a small press dedicated to publishing "soulful books" that explore the intricate landscapes of human experience across multiple genres. With 16 titles to date, Cosmographia embraces diverse voices and bold storytelling.
With nearly 25 years of publishing experience, Alvarez has overseen the publication of 50+ books and literary journal issues, including the Anthology of Transcendent Poetry. She received the Creatives Rebuild New York grant for her work as a culture creator and writer.
If you have any questions, please email editor@cosmographiabooks.com
Previous Winner of the Cosmographia Prize for Spiritual Fiction
After Color by Malaika Favorite (2025)