Two publication awards are given annually by the University of Iowa Press for first collections of short fiction. Writers who have not published a book of fiction are eligible. The collections may include stories that have been published in periodicals. Submit a manuscript of at least 150 pages by September 30. There is no entry fee. Send an SASE, e-mail, or visit the Web site for complete guidelines.
University of Iowa Press, Short Fiction Awards, c/o Iowa Writers’ Workshop, 507 North Clinton Street, 102 Dey House, Iowa City, IA 52242-1000. (319) 335-2000.