Press · Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Press 53
Press 53 is an independent publisher of poetry and short fiction collections based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Founded in 2005, it publishes the Tom Lombardo Poetry Selections and the online literary journal Prime Number Magazine. The press does not accept unsolicited book manuscripts through an open reading process.
Open to poets
- Prime Number Magazine — General Poetry. January–February, May–June, and September–October; each window may close early at the 199-entry cap.. Pays: Contributors in the US, UK, or Australia receive one book by the guest editor. Others receive publication as compensation.. Simultaneous submissions: withdraw promptly if accepted elsewhere.. Up to 1 poems.
- Award for Poetry. 2028 award opens April 1, 2027. Closing date for this cycle has not been verified.. Pays: $1,000, publication and 53 copies.
- Prime Number Magazine Awards. January 1–March 31, 2027, Eastern time.. Fee: $15 per entry. Pays: $1,000 first prize; $250 runners-up; publication. Simultaneous submissions: allowed; withdraw via submittable if accepted elsewhere. Up to 1 poems.
Official site: press53.com. Please confirm the details there before you submit.
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