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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.


 

Maija Mäkinen

Maija Mäkinen wins 2021 New American Fiction Prize

January 28, 2022

We’re pleased to announce that Kristen Arnett has selected THE GHOSTS OF OTHER IMMIGRANTS: STORIES by Maija Mäkinen of Brooklyn, NY, to receive the 2021 New American Fiction Prize! A Finnish-born writer and translator, Maija’s stories, essays, and poems have appeared or are forthcoming in The Iowa Review; Short, Vigorous Roots (Ooligan Press); Porterhouse Review;[Read More]

Filed Under: Announcements, Contests, New American Fiction Prize Tagged With: Maija Mäkinen

Eduardo C. Corral

2022 NEW AMERICAN POETRY PRIZE: FINAL JUDGE EDUARDO C. CORRAL

September 22, 2021

Submissions are now closed for the 2022 New American Poetry Prize. The winning manuscript will be published and its author will receive $1500, 25 copies, and promotional support. Manuscripts should be at least 48 pages, but there is no maximum length. All forms and styles of poetry are welcome. Extended deadline: February 14, 2022. We[Read More]

Filed Under: Announcements, Contests, New American Poetry Prize Tagged With: Eduardo C. Corral

2021 New American Fiction Prize: Final Judge Kristen Arnett

May 26, 2021

Submissions for the 2021 New American Fiction Prize are open. DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2021 Winner will receive a contract including a $1,500 advance, publication, and twenty-five copies. Final judge is Kristen Arnett.

Filed Under: Announcements, Contests, New American Fiction Prize Tagged With: Kristen Arnett

2021 New American Poetry Prize: Final Judge Quan Barry

May 25, 2021

Submissions for the 2021 New American Poetry Prize are now closed. Winner will receive a contract including a $1,500 advance, publication, and twenty-five copies. Final judge is Quan Barry.

Filed Under: Announcements, Contests, New American Poetry Prize Tagged With: Quan Barry

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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2025 New American Fiction Prize: EXTENDED DEADLINE JULY 15

Submissions for the 2025 New American Fiction Prize are now open. Winner will receive a contract including a $1500, publication, twenty-five copies, and promotional support. EXTENDED DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2025. All full-length fiction manuscripts are welcome, including novels, novellas, collections of stories and/or novellas, novels in verse, linked collections, as well as full-length collections of[Read More]

Sara Eliza Johnson

2025 New American Poetry Prize: EXTENDED DEADLINE February 3!

The 2025 New American Poetry Prize is open for submissions starting September 1, 2024. EXTENDED DEADLINE: February 3, 2025. 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[Read More]

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