Mimbres Press of Western New Mexico University welcomes agented and unagented submissions in the following genres: literary fiction, creative non-fiction, essays, memoirs, poetry, children’s books, historical fiction, and academic books. We are particularly interested in academic work and commercial work with a strong social message, including but not limited to works of history, reportage, biography, anthropology, culture, human rights, and the natural world. We will also consider selective works of national and global significance.

Mimbres Press of Western New Mexico University will not consider romance novels, erotica, hard science fiction, thrillers, horror, play scripts, or film scripts.

In general, Mimbres Press uses the Chicago Manual of Style when editing manuscripts and prefers manuscripts be submitted in accordance to this style.

Submission Form

Submission Form

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Query Letter *

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Please upload your query letter that answers the following question: Why is Mimbres Press a good fit for your project? To what currently published books/authors would you compare your manuscript? Why do you feel your manuscript is important/timely/relevant? What new or different perspective will your book contribute to the field? What is the word count?
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Brief Synopsis *

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Catch Line *

One sentence that describes your work. Ex. Indiana Jones meets Mary Poppins in a romantic mystery during the gold rush in San Francisco. Maximum 650 characters.

Project Status *

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Genre(s) *

Literary Fiction

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Children's Picture Book

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Historical Fiction

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Themes/Social Topics *

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Target Readers *

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Relevant Author Bio *

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