Amsterdam Open Book Prize A project of Versal Editions (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (May 2023) About The first of its kind in the Netherlands, the Amsterdam Open Book Prize celebrates writers and artists in and beyond our far & wide community. The winning manuscript joins the catalogue of Versal Editions, Amsterdam’s community-centered small press, evolved out of nearly 20 years of the famed international literary & arts journal Versal. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established Netherlands Established in 2019 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded biennially (every other year) Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 6,250 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words. Novella: 15,000 - 20,000 words. Fiction Collection: 6,250 - 20,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:No monetary advance + Unknown royalties No monetary advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: 6,250 - 20,000 words. Book: 6,250 - 20,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:No monetary advance + Unknown royalties No monetary advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 25 - 80 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:No monetary advance + Unknown royalties No monetary advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Amsterdam Open Book Prize Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsVersal Literary & Arts Journal CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only