Website
Type Of Organization
Press
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
New American Press is an independent literary publisher committed to bringing readers the best in contemporary fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and translations from across the United States and around the world. We believe that books have the potential to offer readers new and compelling visions of the world, and we’re committed to bringing those visions to life with careful attention to each book’s design, production, and distribution. Annually, we award a New American Fiction Prize and a New American Poetry Prize, each for a full-length book that we publish and tell all our friends about. We also seek to support and spotlight the flourishing crop of Midwestern writers who consistently produce work that is innovative, engaging, finely crafted, and strong in voice. To that end, New American Press releases a new anthology of Midwestern writing each year: New Stories from the Midwest on even years, and New Poetry from the Midwest on odd years. Our affiliated literary journal, MAYDAY Magazine, presents new writing, commentary, and visual art to a growing community of international readers.
Social Media Platforms Used
https://www.facebook.com/New-American-Press-110522495698111/
Is Your Group Affiliated With A University, Portal Or Other Agency?
no
Primary Editor/Contact Person
David Bowen
Contact Title
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
Publishes
essays, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, reviews, art, translation
Representative Authors
Lee K. Abbott, Peter Filkins, Thomas E. Kennedy
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Simultaneous Submissions Accepted
yes
Reading Period
Year round
Reporting Time
3 - 6 months
Author Payments
royalties, cash, copies
Contests
We've focused on chapbook contests in the past, but are currently moving to an emphasis on full-length work.
Number Of Unpaid Staff
5
Year Founded
2002
Distributors
Ingram, Baker & Taylor
Number Of Books Published Per Year
3-6
Titles In Print
30+
Paperback
40
Chapbook
60
Average Price Per Book
$12.00
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