New American Press

an independent literary publisher

Submissions

We do not regularly accept unsolicited manuscripts, but queries are welcome.

The biannual NEW POETRY AND FICTION FROM THE MIDWEST anthologies bring more visibility to the flourishing crop of Midwestern writers who consistently produce work that is innovative, engaging, finely crafted, and strong in voice, New American Press releases a new volume of recently published work from the Midwest each year.

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.

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.

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

For general info, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.

Further questions can be directed to the editors.

See our Previous Winners.

 

CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENTS

2023 NEW AMERICAN POETRY PRIZE: FINAL JUDGE JAMAICA BALDWIN

Submissions for the 2023 New American Poetry Prize will open September 1, 2022. 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 are welcome. Deadline: January 15,[Read More]

2022 New American Fiction Prize: Final Judge Weike Wang

Submissions for the 2022 New American Fiction Prize are closed and the reading committee is hard at work. Winner will receive a contract including a $1,500 advance, publication, twenty-five copies, and promotional support. Extended deadline is July 1, 2022. All full-length fiction manuscripts are welcome, including novels, novellas, collections of stories and/or novellas, novels in[Read More]

Sara Fetherolf wins the 2021 New American Poetry Prize

We’re pleased to announce that Quan Barry has selected VIA COMBUSTA by Sara Fetherolf of Long Beach, CA, to receive the 2021 New American Poetry Prize! Sara is a poet, essayist, storyteller, and librettist, whose work has appeared in Muzzle, Indiana Review, The California Journal of Poetics and Plath Profiles, among others. Their debut work[Read More]

Maija Mäkinen wins 2021 New American Fiction Prize

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]

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

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]

2020 New American Fiction Prize

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

Deadline: June 15, 2020

2020 New American Poetry Prize

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

2019 New American Fiction Prize

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

EXTENDED DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2019.