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Contests & Submissions
CONTESTS
Enter the 55+ Novel Award Contest HERE at Submittable
Taking submissions from September 1-December 15, 2024
Open to writers aged 55 and older for an original, previously unpublished novel of literary fiction.
The Thomas E. Kennedy Novel Contest has concluded. A winner will be announced to the public in December with a 2025 publication date!
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Serving House Books is currently accepting essay collections. Fee-free submissions are open from 2 September until 2 December at Submittable.
In January 2025, SHB will be seeking poetry collections. Calls for art collections and memoirs will follow later in the year.
PUBLISHING SCHEDULE
Serving House Books will soon announce new titles for release in December 2024 including a poetry collection, novel, and collection of short stories.
A number of excellent titles are also currently being scheduled for 2025 releases!
PUBLISHING SCHEDULE
Serving House Books is currently considering short story collections. Fee-free submissions are open from July 1 until September 1 at Submittable.
We have other excellent books being prepared for release. Each work will be announced when publication is pending.
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Jack Smith, The Writer Magazine