Submission Guidelines

Switchgrass Books exclusively publishes literary novels that evoke the Midwestern experience, whether it be urban, suburban, or rural. To submit your novel for consideration, please follow these guidelines:

• • Switchgrass authors must be from the Midwest, current residents of the region, or have significant ties to it. Briefly tell us in your cover letter why yours is an authentic Midwestern voice.
• • We publish only full-length novels set in or about the Midwest.
• • We will not consider memoirs, short stories, novellas, graphic novels, poetry, or juvenile/YA literature.
• • Agented manuscripts will not be considered.
• • Send your complete manuscript via U.S. mail to the address below. E-mail submissions will not be considered.
• • No queries, calls, or e-mails, please.
• • Please include a resume or C.V.

Submit materials to:

Northern Illinois University Press

Switchgrass Books

2280 Bethany Road

DeKalb, IL 60115