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The Miami University Novella Prize is awarded annually to a novella-length manuscript of original fiction (18,000\u201340,000 words). The winner receives $1,000, a standard contract, publication and 20 copies of the book. For information on the forthcoming (2027) prize, please check back here, or follow us on social media!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Announcement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We announce the prize winner on this website (listed below and on the landing page) as well as Facebook<\/a> and @MiamiUPress<\/a>. We also send emails with the news to all entrants. All entrants are eligible to receive a copy of the winning book. Request a thank-you novella<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guidelines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reading Fee: <\/strong>$25

Length: <\/strong>18,000-40,000 words. Unfortunately, shorter or longer manuscripts will be disqualified without refund.

Format Requirements:<\/strong> Please be sure your name does not appear anywhere on the manuscript.<\/strong>

Submission<\/strong>: All entries and fee payment must be submitted through Submittable.

Eligibility: <\/strong>Previously published works are not eligible. Simultaneous submissions are welcomed; please notify us immediately if your submission is accepted for publication elsewhere. Previous Novella Prize winners are ineligible. Previous finalists may enter again. Students, former students, faculty, former faculty, or anyone connected to Miami University are not eligible to enter. By submitting your work and the online form you certify that you are not in any way affiliated with Miami University. 
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Miami University Press adheres to the Council of Literary Magazines & Presses (CLMP) Contest Code of Ethics:<\/strong> CLMP’s community of independent literary publishers believes that ethical contests serve our shared goal: to connect writers and readers by publishing exceptional writing. We believe that intent to act ethically, clarity of guidelines, and transparency of process form the foundation of an ethical contest. To that end, we agree to 1) conduct our contests as ethically as possible and to address any unethical behavior on the part of our readers, judges, or editors; 2) to provide clear and specific contest guidelines\u2014defining conflict of interest for all parties involved; and 3) to make the mechanics of our selection process available to the public. This Code recognizes that different contest models produce different results, but that each model can be run ethically. We have adopted this Code to reinforce our integrity and dedication as a publishing community and to ensure that our contests contribute to a vibrant literary heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Prize Winners + Finalists <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2026 \u2013 Necessary Cuts<\/em> by Chris Dodds<\/strong>
Final judge: Miami University Press editors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>When They Came Home<\/strong><\/em> <\/a>by Terri Lewis<\/strong>
Final judge and editor: Amina Gautier<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> Visiting Composer<\/a><\/em> by Andrea Avery<\/strong>
Final judge and editor: Kelcey Ervick<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 \u2013 Fictions<\/a><\/em> by Ashley Honeysett<\/strong>
Final judge and editor: Lee Upton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022 \u2013 <\/strong>Sita in Exile<\/a><\/strong><\/em> by Rashi Rohatgi<\/strong>
Final judge: Misha Rai; Editor: Joseph Bates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2021 \u2013 <\/strong> Conscious Designs<\/a><\/em> by Nathanial White<\/strong>
Final judge and editor: Keith Banner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2020 \u2013 Born Sleeping<\/a><\/em> by H.C. Gildfind
<\/strong>Final judge and editor: Joe Squance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2019 \u2013 History of an Executioner<\/a><\/em> by Clancy McGilligan
<\/strong>Final judge and editor: Daisy Her\u00f1andez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2018 \u2013 Temper CA<\/a><\/em> by Paul Skenazy
<\/strong>Final judge and editor: TaraShea Nesbit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2017 \u2013 Day of All Saints<\/a><\/em> by Patricia Grace King
<\/strong>Final judge and editor: Brian Roley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2016 \u2013 That Night Alive<\/a><\/em> by Tara Deal<\/strong>
Final judge and editor: Margaret Luongo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2015 \u2013 Camp Olvido<\/a><\/em> by Lawrence Coates<\/strong>
Final judge and editor: Joseph Bates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runners up: The Slush Pile <\/em>by William Nixon & Desir\u00e9e Women <\/em>by Marlene Miller<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014 \u2013 Fountain<\/a><\/em> by Tote Hughes<\/strong>
Final judge and editor: Joseph Bates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runners up: The Sorrow Proper<\/em> by Lindsey Drager & Newborn<\/em> by Agustin Maes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2011 \u2013 Men Beware Women<\/a><\/em> by Gwen Thompson<\/strong>
Final judge and editor: Margaret Luongo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runners up The New Century<\/em> by Monica Hileman, Continuity<\/em> by David Crouse, No Creature Loves an Empty Space<\/em> by Sudip Bose, Unspeakable<\/em> by Erika Rummel, My Bo and Me<\/em> by Roberta Anthes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010 \u2013 Mitko<\/a><\/em> by Garth Greenwell<\/strong>
Final judge and editor: David Schloss<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009 \u2013 The Old Whitaker Place<\/a><\/em> by David Chambers
& Under the Small Lights<\/a><\/em> by John Cotter<\/strong>
Final judge and editor: David Schloss<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2009 contest resulted in a tie\u2014so we broke with tradition and awarded two authors the prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008 \u2013 The Guide to the Flying Island<\/a><\/em> by Lee Upton<\/strong>
Final judge and editor: Joseph Bates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007 winner \u2013 A Fight in the Doctor\u2019s Office<\/a><\/em> by Cary Holladay<\/strong>
Final judge and editor: Brian Roley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2006 \u2013 Badlands<\/a><\/em> by Cynthia Reeves<\/strong>
Final judge and editor: Margaret Luongo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runner up The House of My Father <\/em>by John Michael Cummings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005 \u2013 The Waiting Room<\/a><\/em> by Albert Sgambati<\/strong>
Final judge and editor: Eric Goodman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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