WTAW Press

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Genres Published: 
Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres: 
Autobiography/Memoir, BIPOC Voices, Creative Nonfiction, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Flash Fiction, Historical, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Lyric Essay, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature/Environmental, Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction
Representative Authors: 
Kevin McIlvoy, Henry Hoke, Anita Felicelli, Olga Zilberbourg, Sarah Stone, Louise Marburg, Julian Mithra, Keith Pilapil Lesmeister, Joanna Acevedo, Kai Maristed
Book Types: 
Chapbook, Novella, Short story collections, Essay collections, Novel, Memoir
Formats: 
Paperback, E-book
Reading Period: 
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Response Time: 
3 to 6 months
Charges Reading Fee: 
Yes
Publishes Through Contests Only: 
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions: 
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: 
Yes
Titles per Year: 
1 to 5
Distributors: 
IPG Distribution

Editorial Focus

WTAW Press is an independent literary press devoted to discovering and publishing enduring works. WTAW publishes a carefully curated list of titles across a range of genres (literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, essay, and prose that falls somewhere in between), subject matter, and perspectives. WTAW offers the Kevin McIlvoy Book Prize for unpublished books. In addition to full-length books, WTAW Alcove Chapbooks publishes chapbooks of prose. Betty publishes books by women for everyone.

Tips From the Editor

  • Familiarize yourself with our publishing programs and imprint on our website.
  • To understand our aesthetic and literary interests, read the work we’ve published.
  • Make sure to follow all submission guidelines.
  • Since dates are subject to change, check the website for open submission periods, sign up for our newsletter, and follow us on our social media channels to stay updated.

Contact Information

Peg Alford Pursell, Director and Editor in Chief
P.O. Box 2825
Santa Rosa, CA 95405-0825
Contact E-mail: 
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Last updated: Jun 15, 2025

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