Hi writers.
The Center for Fiction has announced its longlist for the 2026 First Novel Prize, and we’re thrilled to see a great variety of titles from small and mid-sized presses on the list, in addition to the usual suspects from among the Big 5. Congrats to all the nominated debut authors!
Now, here’s what’s happening in the small press world this week.
—Kit
Managing Editor / Sapling editor
Black Lawrence Press