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Contests

The NEW AMERICAN FICTION PRIZE is awarded each year to a full-length fiction manuscript, such as a story collection, novel, novella(s), or something that blends forms, like a novel in verse. The winner receives $1,500 and a book contract, as well as 25 author's copies and promotional support. The submission period is usually February 15 - June 15, but please check individual contests for most updated deadlines.

The NEW AMERICAN POETRY PRIZE is awarded each year to a full-length collection of poetry. The winner receives $1,500 and a book contract, as well as 25 author's copies and promotional support. The submission period is usually September 15 - January 15, but please check individual contests for most updated deadlines.

To submit to one of our contests, please access our convenient online submission manager, which saves paper and helps keep things organized.

For the history of each contest, see our list of Previous Winners. For general info, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.

Further questions can be directed to the editors.


 

Nick White

2020 New American Fiction Prize

January 2, 2020

Winner receives a publication contract, including a $1,500 advance, 25 author’s copies, and promotional support.

Deadline: June 15, 2020

Filed Under: Contests, New American Fiction Prize Tagged With: Nick White

Corey Vanlandingham

2020 New American Poetry Prize

January 2, 2020

The winner will receive a publication contract that includes a $1,200 advance, promotional support, 25 author’s copies, and a discount on future copies.

Extended deadline: February 1, 2020

Filed Under: Contests, New American Poetry Prize

2019 New American Fiction Prize

June 1, 2019

Winner receives a publication contract, including a $1,200 advance, 25 author’s copies, and promotional support.

EXTENDED DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2019.

Filed Under: Contests, New American Fiction Prize Tagged With: Judith Claire Mitchell

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Maya Jewell Zeller

Maya Jewell Zeller wins the 2022 New American Poetry Prize

We’re pleased to announce that Eduardo Corral has selected out takes/ glove box by Maya Jewell Zeller of Spokane, Washington, to receive the 2022 New American Poetry Prize! Maya will receive $1,500 and out takes/ glove box is tentatively slated for publication in October 2023. Maya is the author of the interdisciplinary collaboration (with visual[Read More]

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2023 New American Poetry Prize Submission Deadline Extended to February 15

The deadline for submissions to the 2023 New American Poetry Prize has been extended to February 15, 2023. The winning manuscript will be published and its author will receive $1500, promotional support, and 25 author copies. Manuscripts should be at least 48 pages, but there is no maximum length. All forms and styles of poetry[Read More]

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