Autumn House Press


Autumn House Press was launched in 1998 when prominent American publishers, driven by economic concerns, dramatically reduced their poetry lists and important contemporary poets were left struggling to find publishers. Small presses are now publishing some of the most important poetry in America, and are largely nurturing the great American poetic tradition. We want to ensure that this tradition continues. We believe poetry is an affirmation of the deep and elemental range of our human experience, and our need for it is as crucial now as it ever has been. We are committed not just to publishing the prominent poets of our age, but also to publishing first books and lesser-known authors who will become the important poets of their generation. We pledge to edit this poetry with devotion and care, and to create beautiful books that are worthy of it. In 2008, we will supplement our poetry list by initiating a series of fiction titles. These books will receive the same attention to design and manufacture as our award-winning poetry titles. Please visit our website for more information.

Autumn House Fiction Contest ($2500)

We are pleased to announce the first annual Autumn House Fiction Contest. Selected by Sharon Dilworth, the winner will be awarded publication of a full-length manuscript and $2,500.The postmark deadline for entries is June 30, 2008. Please visit us at www.autumnhouse.org for more information.

Deadline:6/30/2008


Autumn House Poetry Contest ($2500)

The annual Autumn House Poetry Contest awards publication of a full-length manuscript and $2,500 to the winner. The 2008 judge is Naomi Shihab Nye. The postmark deadline for entries is June 30, 2008. The winner of the 2007 Autumn House Poetry Contest, selected by Mark Doty, is The Dark Opens by Miriam Levine of Arlington, Massachusetts. The book will be published in January, 2008. Please visit us at www.autumnhouse.org for more information.

Deadline:6/30/2008