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WTAW Press

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About

WTAW Press is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that invests in the artistic development of writers; fosters a thriving literary community; and inspires a passion for literature through publishing books, producing author readings, and providing online workshops and manuscript consultations.

WTAW Press publishes exceptional, enduring literary books. As an independent, nonprofit publisher, we have the agility to select outstanding manuscripts likely to be overlooked in a mainstream corporate publishing industry focused on the bottom line. Our aim is to enrich the literary landscape and give a platform to deserving voices.

Literature is foundational to the growth, success, and health of our society. We believe in literature's power to help develop self-understanding, empathy, resilience, and connection, and to move and inspire us with artistry. WTAW publishes and champions books that possess a mastery of craft, take artistic and intellectual risks, and showcase a diverse array of voices and experiences.

Through all facets of our work, we strive to do good. We recognize that the publishing industry has historically excluded marginalized groups, and WTAW Press is dedicated to creating a more representative publishing industry for all people. A meaningful literary world is one that decentralizes, and honors the diversity of, the human experience. It is paramount that we listen to and elevate writers whom—due to race, class, gender, geography, disability, and more—the traditional publishing industry has ignored or excluded. We are committed to the ongoing process of making our practices equitable and socially responsible.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.)
The fee is USD $30 (above average for publishers that charge).

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2015

Publication Medium

Print Publication Print Publication

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

Statistics Synopsis

Faster
WTAW Press's overall average response time is faster than most publishers.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

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:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Nonfiction Collection: No specific word count limits known.
Book: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Memoir.

Payment:

Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

WTAW Press 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.

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Accuracy
We have received 8 reports from 8 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported
33 min | 67.0 mean avg | 62.5 median | 108 max days (27.3 std dev)

Other Information

The most common submission fee paid: USD $30.00.
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 08 Mar 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Dec 2025.
Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:41 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Alcove Chapbook Series Competition BELIEVED DEFUNCT  Charges fees for all submissions
Betty Books DNQ
Kevin McIlvoy Book Prize  Charges fees for all submissions

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Dates

Last Updated: 27 Jul 2026

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.

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