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Indirect Books publishes fearless writing located comfortably beyond convention. A sister publication with L'Esprit Literary Review.
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Quarter Rest With Fermata (opens the original)
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After an exciting and competitive reading period, we’re thrilled to announce the results of Indirect Books’ inaugural J. Alfred Prufrock Prize for Poetry, guest judged by V. Penelope Pelizzon. The grand prize winner is Susanna Schantz’s Quarter Rest With Fermata, which will be published by Indirect in March 2027, in advance of AWP. Susanna also received the cash prize of $1,000 and 25 author copies.<p class="button-wrappe
Writing Into The Dream: Nora Lange and Devyn Andrews (opens the original)
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After a bit of a summer break, we’re back to recording and releasing podcasts; and what a return it is. This episode features the super talented writer Nora Lange joining the show to discuss her new collection, Day Care, as well as her novel, Us Fools. We further welcome back to the show to formidable Devyn Andrews, who has been here before to talk about Anna Burns and David Foster Wallace, and who covered <a href="
2027 Leopold Bloom Prize for Innovative Narration (opens the original)
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A quick post to say that the coolest contest in literature is back open for a third year! The 2027 Leopold Bloom Prize for Innovative Narration now has even more prize money, and the winner will be published in the very special Issue Ten Anniversary Issue of L’Esprit!Again judged by the peerless Michael Nath, the contest is sponsored by Chill Subs, who are providing a whole host of additional benefits. $10 to enter, which gets you (besides the entrance), a digital copy o
Rachel Cusk’s LIFE OF M [Part Two] (opens the original)
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A couple of months ago we attempted something new on the Substack: a serialized essay. It seems like that went alright, so we’re trying it again. This is the second part of an essay by Indirect Books Publisher, and L’Esprit Literary Review Editor, Dan White. Together with last week’s post, it’s a quick preview of a chapter from his forthcoming book, Rachel Cusk & The Art of Narrat
Rachel Cusk’s LIFE OF M [Part One] (opens the original)
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A couple of months ago we attempted something new on the Substack: a serialized essay. It seems like that went alright, so let’s try it again. Over the next fortnight we’ll be releasing two installments of an essay by Indirect Books Publisher, and L’Esprit Literary Review Editor, Dan White. Together the installments will constitute a preview of a chapter from his forthcoming book, Rachel Cusk & The Art of Narration, this one specifically about Cusk’s latest nov
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