The UNO Press Publishing Laboratory Prize A project of The University of New Orleans Press (see other related projects). About We are looking for the best unpublished novel or short story collection. The Publishing Laboratory at the University of New Orleans seeks to bring innovative publicity and broad distribution to authors. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $28 (above average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The UNO Press Publishing Laboratory Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingThe UNO Press Publishing Laboratory Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveThe UNO Press Publishing Laboratory Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 March 2027* (approx. 170 days from now) through 31 August 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: No specific word count limits known. Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + Unknown royalties Professional advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $10,000 advance on 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. Expand section Nonfiction Closed Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* 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 @uno_pressX (Twitter) @unopress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The UNO Press Publishing Laboratory 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 21 reports from 20 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 68 min | 92.4 mean avg | 88.0 median | 256 max days (51.3 std dev) Responses 95.24 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 95.24 % (101.4 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 65.0 % form, 35.0 % unspecified | 4.8 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 4.76 % (68.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 18 responses are pending (12 min | 63.6 mean avg | 33.0 median | 194 max days waiting | 97.3 std dev) from 18 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $28.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 12 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 19 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 21:48 UTC (1 hour, 54 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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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: 31 Aug 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