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Genres Published:
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Subgenres:
Cross-genre
Book Types:
Novella, Short story collections, Essay collections, Novel, Memoir, Poetry collections
Formats:
Paperback, E-book
Submission Guidelines:
Reading Periods:
May 15 to Jul 9
Sep 1 to Nov 15
Response Time:
3 to 6 months
Charges Reading Fee:
Yes
Publishes Through Contests Only:
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions:
No
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions:
Yes
Titles per Year:
11 to 20
Distributors:
Consortium Book Sales and Distribution
Editorial Focus
Nightboat Books publishes work that resists convention and transcends boundaries—books rich with poignancy, intelligence, and risk.
Tips From the Editor
Poetry submissions are considered through the Nightboat Books Poetry Prize, open September 1 through November 15 each year. Prose reading periods take place in alternate years, generally in the summer, but please check our website for details.
Contact Information
Stephen Motika, Director and Publisher
310 Nassau Avenue
Suite 205
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Contact E-mail:
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Last updated: Apr 21, 2025