My selfpublished book chris kringles cops was a finalist in the readers favorite book contest for 2016. Recent coffee house press titles include the remainder by alia trabucco zeran translated by sophie. Autumn house press was formed in pittsburgh by poet michael simms in 1998, just as commercial and scholarly presses were responding to economic woes by slashing budgets and shrinking lists, abandoning established poets along the way. Jan 01, 2014 this book of motherhood, memory, and elegiac urgency crosses borders, cultures, and languages to bring us the good news of being alive. Autumn house press winner of the 2008 autumn house poetry contest, selected by naomi shihab nye. All the leaves sent in were both beautiful and poignant, and many were very creative. We caught up with ahps editor in chief, christine stroud, to find out a little bit more about the pressread more. The rising writer contest is for a first fulllength book of poetry by an author 33 years old or younger. The stories are arranged from childhood to adulthood and ultimately explore how we manage to accept and eventually. Sep 20, 2016 pittsburghs autumn house press recently announced the winners of their 2016 fulllength contest for poetry, fiction and nonfiction, and also just wrapped up hosting a slew of readings in our citys parks over the summer. We ask that all submissions come through our annual contests or our open call period. Please visit their website for ordering information. We are committed not just to publishing the prominent writers of our age, but also to publishing first books and lesserknown authors who will become the. Jan 31, 2018 autumn house press is now taking submissions for our annual rising writer contest.
Autumn house press publishing opportunities for emerging. Autumn house fulllength contests poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Autumn house nonfiction contest submission statistics the statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. Autumn house chapbook contest charges fees for all submissions. Autumn house primarily accepts booklength poetry, fiction, and nonfiction submissions through its three annual contests, which award. Coffee house press publishes literary novels, fulllength short story collections, poetry, creative nonfiction, booklength essays, and essay collections. Lost horse presscelebrating its 20th anniversary in 2018is a small, active, literary press based in the inlandnorthwest with a mission to publish the highest quality poetry in editions that are above trade standard in design and to achieve for these books the widest possible circulation and cultural impact. Autumn house made a name for itself by publishing an impressive roster of notable poets, including gerald stern. Elixir press is sponsoring a fiction contest open to all writers writing in english. Support our books, authors, and programming with a taxdeductible gift today. Autumn house press is a nonprofit corporation registered in the state of pennsylvania whose mission is to publish and promote poetry and other fine literature effective october 19, 2018, autumn house press titles will no longer be distributed by upne book partners. We caught up with ahps editor in chief, christine stroud, to find out a little bit more about the press and all the exciting projectsbooks they have in the works. Chp does not accept submissions of anthologies or books for children or young adults. Pittsburghs autumn house press recently announced the winners of their 2016 fulllength contest for poetry, fiction and nonfiction, and also just wrapped up hosting a slew of readings in our citys parks over the summer.
The winner will be awarded publication of a fulllength manuscript and a cash prize. Introspective, and even brooding, these works speak to the difficulties of everyday life. The press will concentrate on publishing the work of excellent contemporary writers who have a following among readers, but. She was born in massachusetts and raised in california.
The mission of brick road poetry press is to publish and promote poetry that entertains, amuses, edifies, and surprises a wide audience of appreciative readers. Qualities we admire include, a coherent human voice, a sense of humor, words and language as springboard for playful exploration, narrative. The postmark deadline for entries is june 30, 2010. We also suggest that anyone interested in submitting read. Autumn house press fulllength contests book contests. Autumn house press is now taking submissions for our annual rising writer contest. Book awards authors should enter westwind communications. In february, autumn house press is scheduled to release the 2016 winners of their annual autumn house press contests in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry nonfiction winner, run scream unbury save by katherine mccord, offers brief meditations on family, language, art, and the act of writing. A project of autumn house press see other related projects. The stories are arranged from childhood to adulthood and ultimately explore how we manage to. Autumn house is a nonprofit, pittsburghbased press with a twentyyear record of outstanding work.
Guidelines for the 2020 autumn house fiction contest for the 2020 contest, the autumn house staff serves as the preliminary readers, and the final judge is dan chaon. Autumn house press is an independent, nonprofit literary publishing company based in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, united states the press concentrates on publishing the work of excellent contemporary writers who have a following among readers, but whose work has been overlooked by. For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Autumn house press fulllength contests book contests is news, information, and guides to literary magazines, independent publishers, creative writing programs, alternative periodicals, indie.
Clicking on an item opens a new page featuring a more detailed. As a nonprofit, we are able to publish books we believe will have an impact on a greater audience, books that will make some kind of difference. View submission guidelines for authors view employment opportunities with this publisher. Get recognized for your writing, win prizes, and get your work published. Nonfiction winner, run scream unbury save by katherine mccord, offers brief meditations on family, language, art, and the act of writing. The submission period opens january 1 and closes june 30 eastern time. Autumn house press is a 501c3 notforprofit corporation with the mission of publishing and promoting poetry and fiction. With language clear as water and rich as blood, the moons of august offers a human communion we can all believe in. Autumn house press is a nonprofit corporation registered in the state of pennsylvania whose mission is to publish and promote poetry and other fine literature. She earned ba in fine arts at university of california, santa cruz and studied at the squaw valley writers.
Duotropes listing for autumn house fiction contest. Requests should be on institutional letterhead and accompanied by book order information giving the name of the class, whether the book is required or recommended, the number enrolled, and where you have placed your book order. Visiting assistant professor for the english department sarah gerkensmeyer has written the collection of short stories, what you are now enjoying, which was selected by novelist stewart onan as the winner of the 2012 autumn house press fiction prize. Autumn house poetry contest submission statistics the statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. Contests to enter a list of chapbook contests in order of their corresponding deadlines. Were so pleased to share our first issue of 2020 with you. Autumn house press is an independent, nonprofit literary publishing company based in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, united states the press concentrates on publishing the work of excellent contemporary writers who have a following among readers, but whose work has been overlooked by commercial publishers. Autumn house press publishes 9 books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction each year. Oct 26, 2015 autumn house press is a nonprofit corporation registered in the state of pennsylvania whose mission is to publish and promote poetry and other fine literature.
In fiction, heavy metal by andrew bourelle took home the prize. Autumn house press is a nonprofit publisher of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. We accept manuscripts through our annual contests and our opencall reading period. They are not provided by the publications editorsstaff or by duotropes admins.
Autumn house press submission manager 2020 autumn house. Ilya kaminsky will judge in poetry, dan chaon will judge in fiction, and jaquira diaz will judge in nonfiction. If youd like to add a contest to our listing, you can do so here. Submissions book length collections of poetry and fiction please follow guidelines listed on our website though we are open to all styles of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, we suggest you familiarize yourself with. Danusha lameriss first book of poems, the moons of august 2014, won the 20 autumn house press poetry contest. Winners of each contest receive publication of their fulllength manuscripts. The annual autumn house press contests award publication of fulllength manuscripts in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Summer over autumn leaf contest contest winners are in a word from our judges the author, a naturalist, and an artist.
The 2018 autumn house press poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Jul 20, 2017 autumn house press is a 501c3 notforprofit corporation with the mission of publishing and promoting poetry and fiction. June 30, 2018 the annual autumn house press contests award publication of fulllength manuscripts in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Though we are open to all styles of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, we suggest you familiarize yourself with previous autumn house publications before submitting your work.
Our winter issue offers pieces reminiscent of the season itself. Guidelines for the 2020 autumn house nonfiction contest for the 2020 contest, the autumn house staff serves as the preliminary readers, and the final judge is jaquira diaz. Whether youre a professional writer, a parttime freelancer or a selfstarting student, heres your chance to enter the only selfpublished competition exclusively for selfpublished books. Firstprize winner, autumn house press fiction contest. Some kinds of weird were desirable since they suggested potent originality, quirky insight, and startling but necessary twists of humor as in, when is the last time you considered a fleas memories or regrets. This book of motherhood, memory, and elegiac urgency crosses borders, cultures, and languages to bring us the good news of being alive. It is published twice annually, once in spring and once in fall. Title autumn house press type publication genre poetry, fiction, nonfiction description autumn house press is a nonprofit corporation registered in the state of pennsylvania whose mission is to publish and promote poetry and other fine literature.
Jan 24, 2017 in february, autumn house press is scheduled to release the 2016 winners of their annual autumn house press contests in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Welcome to the most comprehensive list of creative writing competitions and events for writers on the internet. We accept manuscripts through our annual contests and our opencall. Sarah gerkensmeyers short stories win autumn house press. Steel toe books open reading period no contestjune 30. The submission period opens january 1, 2020, and closes june 30, 2020 eastern time. Autumn house believes in supporting the work of younger, lessestablished writers who will become the voices of an emerging generation.
We are excited to have charles poem rimbaud from his poetry. Each item on our list includes basic information about max word count, associated fees, submission deadlines, and the maximum prize that can be won. Submissions and contests blp blp black lawrence press. Tupelo press is now reading submissions of fiction including novels and short story collections and creative nonfiction yearround. Lost horse press an independent literary publisher. Twice each year black lawrence press will run the black river chapbook competition for an unpublished chapbook of poems or prose between 1636 pages in length.
Reckoning with and grieving for the past as they claim the future, these poems are wise, direct, and fearless. Autumn house press is a nonprofit, literary publisher based in pittsburgh, pa. The contest is open to new, emerging, and established writers. Autumn house press rising writer contest book contests is news, information, and guides to literary magazines, independent publishers, creative writing programs, alternative periodicals, indie bookstores. Iaas po box 4378 grand central station new york, new york 10163 tel. Peter never came includes thematically linked stories that explore the difference between the way we see the world as children and the way we see the world as adults.
A theory of everything is deeply original, magical, and weird in a good way, as we used to say back in grade school. Autumn house is a nonprofit, independent press which has the mission of publishing poetry and other fine literature. We are committed not just to publishing the prominent writers of our age, but also to publishing first books and lesserknown authors who will become the important voices of their generation. This will be her first book and will be published in early 20. Autumn house poetry and fiction contestsdeadline june 30. See what theyre looking for in submissions and get statistics on acceptance rates, response times, and more. Rimbaud by charles kell is featured on verse daily. Submissions booklength collections of poetry and fiction please follow guidelines listed on our website though we are open to all styles of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, we suggest you familiarize yourself with. Autumn house press rising writer contest book contests. Autumn house press seeks poetry manuscripts from writers 33 years of age or younger for rising writer contest. Both short story collections and novels are eligible. The press will concentrate on publishing the work of excellent contemporary writers who have a following among readers, but whose work has been overlooked by commercial publishers. For the 2020 contest, the autumn house staff serves as the preliminary readers, and the final judge is dan chaon.