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Established in 1969, the University of Iowa Press is a well-regarded academic publisher serving scholars, students, and readers throughout the world with works of poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. As the only university press in the state, Iowa is also dedicated to preserving the literature, history, culture, wildlife, and natural areas of the Midwest. For scholars and students, we publish reference and course books in the areas of archaeology, American studies, American history, literary studies, theatre studies, and the craft of writing. For general readers, we publish the winners of the Iowa Short Fiction Award and the Iowa Poetry Prize [listed separately], poetry anthologies, books on the archaeology and natural history of the Midwest, cookbooks, letters and diaries, biographies, memoirs, regional history, and collections of historic and contemporary photographs.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 1969

Publication Medium

Print Publication Print Publication 

Fiction Open

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
General General
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Novel NovelNo specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.
Submissions:
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Nonfiction Open

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Academic, Literary.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: History (Art history, History of countries/regions, Military history, See guidelines), Lifestyle (Food and Drink, See guidelines), Literature/Books (Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines), Performing Arts (Theater, Theory/Analysis/Criticism), Place/Regions (Specific region), Society/Culture (Ethnicity/Race, Pop culture, War/Military issues), Visual Arts (General, Graphic design, Photography, See guidelines).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Book BookNo specific word count limits known.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No UnknownText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 18 Dec 2023
Last Audited: 18 Dec 2023 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 01 Oct 2012

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