House of Anansi Press seeks novels, short story collections, nonfiction and poetry ~ but only in February and August

Annabel by Kathleen Winter
published by House of Anansi

House of Anansi Press

128 Sterling Road
Lower Level
Toronto, Ontario

https://houseofanansi.com/

House of Anansi is open to submissions only two months a year: in February and in August. {Note: Anansi also has a children's division, Groundwood Books, which is always open to submissions. See here.}

Anansi accepts works of fiction, narrative nonfiction, and poetry. Eligible writers must currently not have an agent and must not have previously published a book. Please note that Anansi is only able to consider submissions from Canadian citizens or residents.

Fiction: Anansi publishes literary fiction that has a unique flair, memorable characters, and a strong narrative voice. Anansi fiction writers have read widely, studied their craft, and often have previously published in reputable literary journals and/or magazines.

White Resin by Audree Wilhelmy
published by House of Anansi

Short stories: Anansi publishes award-winning and high-calibre short-story collections under the Astoria imprint. Anansi short fiction has compelling and memorable premises and strong narrative voices.

Nonfiction: Anansi publishes compelling narrative nonfiction and strong, meticulously researched thesis-driven works. Our nonfiction books avoid dry, jargon-filled academic prose and have literary twists that will interest general readers and experts alike.

Poetry: Anansi publishes poets who have already established a strong reputation. Anansi poets usually have had poems previously published in book form or in reputable literary journals and/or magazines.

Like everyone else, Anansi is particularly looking to engage with work by writers from “historically underrepresented communities, including — but not limited to — those who are Black, Indigenous, POC, disabled, neurodivergent, trans and LGBTQIA+.”

Unlike other publishers, Anansi is also particularly seeking writers debuting after age forty, and writers without an M.F.A.

February 1 – 28 and August 1 – 31, submit your work through their online portal here.

Consult their full submission guidelines here.

Literary agent Marie Lamba

If you’re interested in meeting an agent and in getting publihsed, don't miss our online How to Get Published workshop Sunday, February 20, with Marie Lamba of the Jennife De Chiara Literary Agency (see here).

Beyond that, Brian’s schedule continues to take shape....

Workshops:

Online: Raising the Stakes ~ How to increase your story’s tension, Sunday, February 27. See here.

Writing Retreats:

Jackson's Point on Lake Simcoe: Writing Retreat at The Briars Resort and Spa.  Get away to this modern lakeside resort built around a historic country estate.  Friday, March 4 – Monday, March 7. Details  here. Still space in this retreat.

Algonquin Park: Writing Retreat at Arowhon Pines Resort, June 3 – June 6. Join us for a weekend of creativity and fine dining in the midst of the Algonquin wilderness. Details  here. This retreat is full. 

Muskoka Writing Retreat at Sherwood Inn, Friday, Oct 14 – Monday Oct 17, 2022. Details here. Mark your calendars and reserve early before it fills up! 

Weekly classes starting in April:

In-person: Welcome to Creative Writing, an introductory, low-pressure course to get the creative juices flowing Thursday evenings, April 14 – June 21. Details here.

Details of online spring classes coming soon.

For more details or to register for any workshop, retreat or weekly class, email brianhenry@sympatico.ca

P.S. The 2022 Canadian Writers’ Contest Calendar is still available. For details, see here.

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