The next open reading period for Fiction will be in 2024 - dates to be announced.
What are we looking for? Meadowlark is interested in publishing full-length novels and/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.
Please read this page before submitting a manuscript to Meadowlark Books.
Please read this page before submitting a manuscript to Meadowlark Books.
Prepare your submission, as follows, in a single Word (.doc or .docx) or Rich Text File (.rtf):
Manuscript Preparation
Manuscript should include:
- Author Name (as it will appear on your book, should we publish it)
- Author contact, including mailing address, email address, phone number.
- Author website (if applicable)
- Author bio (book worthy – no more than 300 words)
- List of books published, including dates and publisher (if any) or significant publications in journals, magazines, online, etc.
- In no more than one page, tell us why you think your story is a good fit for Meadowlark
- Please share an overview of your marketing plan.