Writing Competition: 2019 Autumn House Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry Contests

The 2019 Autumn House Fiction, Nonfiction and Poetry Contests are accepting submissions until June 30, 2019 (Eastern Time). The winner in each category receives publication of a full-length manuscript and $2,500.

 

When submitting, note the following:

• The winner will receive book publication, $1,000 advance against royalties, and a $1,500 travel/publicity grant to promote their book.

• Nonfiction submissions should be approximately 200-300 pages. All nonfiction subjects (including personal essays, memoirs, travel writing, historical narratives, nature or science writing…) or any combination of subjects 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.

• Poetry submissions should be approximately 50-80 pages.

• $30 reading fee to enter

For more information, please see our websites:

Nonfiction

Fiction

Poetry