Carnegie Mellon University Press

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Carnegie Mellon University Press accepts book-length poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction manuscripts or proposals during its annual August 15–September 15 submission period.

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fictionLiterary

Accepts unpublished short-story collections, collections containing at least two novellas, novella-and-story collections, and complete novels of 150–300 pages; individual novellas are not accepted. Submissions are accepted annually from August 15 through September 15. A $25 fee is required.

nonfictionLiterary

Accepts proposals for essay collections and full-length creative nonfiction books, preferably projects within the public humanities; conventional memoirs are discouraged. Proposals must include a 1,000-word minimum project description, estimated final word count, contents, CV, and a 3,000–5,000-word writing sample. A $25 fee is required.

poetryLiterary

Complete poetry manuscripts must be at least 48 pages, excluding front matter. Submissions are accepted annually from August 15 through September 15. A $25 reading fee is required.

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