Our Next Open Reading Period: February 1 - March 15, 2025

 

Next Open Reading Period: February 1 – March 15, 2025  What are we looking for? Fiction: We are open to full-length novels or collections of short stories. While we will consider manuscripts of any length, a minimum of 50,000 words is recommended for fiction submissions. Any genre will be considered, but we are especially interested in stories that take place in the Midwest and/or follow themes or characters that have a strong Midwest connection. Nonfiction: We are most interested in publishing full-length memoirs, true stories of growing up, lives lived, in the Midwest. While we will consider manuscripts of any length, a minimum of 50,000 words is recommended for memoir submissions. We are looking for memoir writers who draw us in with story, who can make us feel the experience of living in a particular time or place. Other types of nonfiction with a strong Midwestern appeal will also be considered. If you have a complete manuscript that you feel is a fit for Meadowlark, send it along! Poetry: Full-length poetry manuscripts (55 page minimum) will be considered. Poems may be previously published in journals and/or anthologies, but not in full-length, single-author volumes. For our Open Reading poetry collecions, we welcome manuscripts with a mix of poetry and prose. Read the Guidelines Before Submitting