extended hiatus

Due to expanded commitments to my small press, I've been forced to cut down on some other projects. I would be delighted if someone else came forward to carry on this blog. Meanwhile, I hope some of the links and contacts herein are of some use.

-RM

6/1/09

CFS: Autumn House Poetry & Fiction Contests (full-length books)

Passing this along; the deadline is June 30th--

The 2009 Autumn House Poetry and Fiction Contests
http://www.autumnho%20use.org/index.%20cfm?method=

Guidelines for the 2009 Autumn House Poetry Contest judged by Alicia Ostriker
Guidelines for the 2009 Autumn House Fiction Contest judged by Sharon Dilworth

  • The winners will receive book publication, $1,000 advance against royalties, and a $1,500 travel grant to participate in the 2009 Autumn House Master Authors Series in Pittsburgh.
  • The deadline is June 30, 2009.
  • We ask that all submissions from authors new to Autumn House come through one of our annual contests.
  • All finalists will be considered for publication.
  • The final judge for the Poetry Prize is Alicia Ostriker.
  • The final judge for the Fiction Prize is Sharon Dilworth.
  • All full-length collections of poetry 50-80 pages in length are eligible.
  • Fiction submissions should be approximately 200-300 pages. All fiction sub-genres (short stories, short-shorts, novellas, or novels) or any combination of sub-genres are eligible.
  • If you wish to be informed of the results of the competition, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
  • Autumn House Press assumes no responsibility for lost or damaged manuscripts.
  • All entries must be clearly marked “Poetry Prize” or “Fiction Prize” on the outside envelope.
  • Twenty five dollar handling fee (check or money order) must be enclosed.
  • MANUSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
  • Send manuscript and $25.00 fee to: Autumn House Press, PO Box 60100, Pittsburgh PA 15211