Sweetwater Series A project of University of Michigan Press (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (August 2015) About The University of Michigan Press is pleased to announce that in addition to our annual Michigan Literary Fiction Awards, we are now accepting original novels and short story collections of literary fiction taking place in the Great Lakes region. We welcome both new and established authors. We have no restriction as to style or subject matter, but are unlikely to consider genre fiction, such as mystery, religious, science fiction, romance, and children's fiction. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region. Excluding: Children.Genres: 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.Topics: Place/Regions: Specific region.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publisher's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Sweetwater Series 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 ProjectsTabletop Games Series DNQUniversity of Michigan Press 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.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.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