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Genres Published:
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres:
Cross-genre, Flash Fiction, Literary Fiction, Prose Poetry
Book Types:
Short story collections, Poetry collections
Formats:
Paperback, Hardcover, E-book, Audio
Submission Guidelines:
Reading Period:
Apr 1 to May 31
Response Time:
3 to 6 months
Charges Reading Fee:
No
Publishes Through Contests Only:
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions:
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions:
Yes
Titles per Year:
11 to 20
Distributors:
Consortium Book Sales & Distribution
Editorial Focus
BOA Editions publishes within four distinct series: the American Poets Continuum Series (previously published poets); the New Poets of America series (first-book poets via The A. Poulin, Jr. Poetry Prize); the American Reader Series (literary short fiction). They also publish Blessing the Boats Selection (poetry collections by women of color) titles within their American Poets Continuum Series.
Tips From the Editor
We accept submissions at various times throughout the year. Consult our website (www.boaeditions.org) for up-to-date submission guidelines and reading periods. Familiarize yourself with our press and different publication series, so you are familiar with our aesthetic and can present yourself and your work favorably.
Contact Information
Peter Conners, Executive Director and Publisher
250 North Goodman
Suite 306
Rochester, NY 14607
Contact E-mail:
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Last updated: Mar 04, 2025