Best New Writing is no longer accepting stories. Our final issue was published in 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should prose be nominated for the Gover Prize?
The Gover Story Prize (formerly the Eric Hoffer Award for Prose) exists as a platform to honor short prose of exceptional merit. Winners of the “Gover” are given prizes, honors, and worldwide media exposure. The prizewinners and selected finalists are included in the annual anthology, Best New Writing.
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What can be nominated for a Gover Story Prize?
The Gover Story Prize is open to short works of fiction and creative nonfiction of less than 10,00 words. (If it was published on-line, please do not submit it.) Yes, you can nominate your own work. NOTE: Award is closed to the staff of Hopewell Publications and previous Hoffer Award winning entries.
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How is prose nominated for a Gover Story Prize?
Anyone (including the author) can submit work for consideration of the Gover Story Prize and inclusion in Best New Writing. (Please, no more than one submission per trimester.) To nominate, submit your work electronically. Hopewell Publications will be acquiring first publication and one-time anthology rights. Submissions must be received by March 31st of the award year. Submissions are read three times per year following the last day of April, August, and December. You will receive a response within two weeks of those dates. Since the Gover Story Prize is predicated on "new and unpublished writing," simultaneous submissions cannot be considered. Writers selected for inclusion in Best New Writing will be notified by the editors in advance of publication. All others will receive an e-mail response to their submission.
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How is the Gover Story Prize judged?
The Gover Story Prize for short prose is judged by the distinguished editorial board of Best New Writing.
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What are the Gover Prize Short List?
As the annual judging draws to a close, a small set of grand prize award finalists is announced for the Gover Story Prize. The Gover Story Prize short list is typically announced during late summer.
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When are the Gover Story Prizes announced?
Announcement of the Gover prizewinners are public events. The winenrs of the Gover Story Prize will be notified by e-mail as the judging unfolds, typically during the summer of each award year. The short-listed and winning nominations will be announced on this Web site. Writers selected for inclusion in Best New Writing will be notified by the editors in advance of publication. All others will receive an e-mail response to their submission.
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