Gothic Novella Contest!

Briar Press NY is looking for a Novella in the Gothic tradition, previously unpublished and set in any historical time period and place/culture up until 1970. We are looking for beautiful writing, an engaging plot, memorable characters, and that authentic Gothic atmosphere (classic tropes are welcomed, but we also want substance and depth!)

75 pp - 150 pp long (18,000 to 38,000 words)

Excerpts may be previously published, but whole book may not be.

DEADLINE: 15th July, 2022

ANNOUNCED WINNER: 30th August, 2022

PRIZE: Publication with Briar Press NY in Autumn 2022, including Briar Press social media and Goodreads presence, marketing assistance and guiding, all design and publishing of book in digital and soft trade-back, and standard author percentage of royalties.

SUBMISSION: Submit your novella in Word or PDF format (author’s name, title and page numbers must be present on the ms) to info@briarpressny.com Please include a short cover letter with any pertinent info about your previous publishing history if you have been published before. Please make sure to include your contact info.