Made In Appalachia — Now open for fiction and nonfiction submissions

The editors seek submissions of previously unpublished fiction and nonfiction for our recurring chapbook series, Made In Appalachia. This series is for emerging writers with a connection to central Appalachia, the Appalachian subregion as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission. We look for writers from our region, who have lived in or visited our region, and/or whose writing is set in our region. Each chapbook runs 20-30 pages.

Fiction. Short story series or novellas. Your submission should be at least 5,000 words.

Literary Nonfiction. Your submission should be no longer than 8,000 words.

Submissions should be made via our Submittable page. Previously unpublished submissions only. Simultaneous submissions are allowed. We ask that you notify us immediately if your work is selected for publication elsewhere. Please allow up to three months for response. We accept submissions for Made In Appalachia year round.