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Author Rachel Swearingen

Winner of 2018 New American Fiction Prize

November 10, 2018

We’re pleased to announce that John McNally selected How to Walk on Water and Other Stories, by Rachel Swearingen of Chicago, Illinois, to receive the 2018 New American Fiction Prize! Rachel’s stories have appeared in VICE, The Missouri Review, Agni, Kenyon Review, American Short Fiction, and elsewhere. Her work has garnered several awards, including the[Read More]

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: Brian Whalen, Edward Falco, Jacob Appel, John McNally, Keith Rosson, Leslie Johnson, Melissa Llanes Brownlee, Michael Lowenthal, Rachel Swearingen

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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]

2023 New American Fiction Prize final judge Gabriel Bump

2023 New American Fiction Prize: Final Judge Gabriel Bump

Submissions for the 2023 New American Fiction Prize will open February 15. Winner will receive a contract including a $1,500 advance, publication, twenty-five copies, and promotional support. Deadline is June 15, 2023. 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[Read More]

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