Ann Petry Award A project of Red Hen Press (see other related projects). About Founded in 2020 in partnership with Red Hen Press and the Peauxdunque Writers Alliance, the Ann Petry Award seeks to publish prose literature by Black authors. The Ann Petry Award is for a work of previously unpublished prose, either a novel or a collection of short stories or novellas, by a Black writer. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Black authors. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Red Hen Press. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 31 March 2027* (approx. 162 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novella: 25,000 to 40,000 words. Fiction Collection: More than 25,000 words. Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + Unknown royalties Professional advance. Unknown royalties. Details: $3,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.When payment details are provided, they are listed in the currency used by the publication.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @redhenpressX (Twitter) @redhenpress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Ann Petry Award 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsArktoi Books BELIEVED DEFUNCTBenjamin Saltman Poetry Award Charges fees for all submissionsCai Emmons Fiction Award Charges fees for all submissionsThe Los Angeles Review Awards DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe Los Angeles Review Charges fees for all submissionsQuill Prose Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsRed Hen Press Charges fees for all submissionsRed Hen Press Fiction Award CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsRed Hen Press Nonfiction Award CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsRed Hen Press Novella Award CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsRed Hen Press Poetry Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsRed Hen Press Short Story Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsRed Hen Press Women's Prose Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsWild Light Poetry Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissions 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: 16 Oct 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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