Building literary community
WTAW Press is a traditional, distributed small press of exceptional literary books of prose. We find our titles through an anonymous open submission process, ensuring we’re always led by the strength of the work itself. Read more about our story here and learn more about our mission here.
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A rich literary community thrives on collaboration and connection—that's our origin story with the Why There Are Words reading series salon from which WTAW Press evolves.
Our authors consistently receive accolades for their books published through WTAW Press, and we come to count them as literary family.
We host virtual readings and events, and welcome the curious to become involved.
Betty publishes books by women for everyone. This imprint is for vital and intersectional perspectives that amplify women's voices and challenge societal norms.
At the Betty imprint, we’ve moved away from the lone wolf author model to add a unique communal layer where authors publish as a cohort. This model allows our authors to support one another through the journey and stay hands-on with the publishing process, creating a true sense of shared impact.
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At WTAW, we look for the indispensable book, the one we know will be life-changing for the right reader. This is true of all of our publishing endeavors, including the Kevin McIlvoy Book Prize, the Alcove Chapbook Series, and Betty. We’ve found that when you publish with intentionality and editorial soul, you don't just find readers; you build a community.
To us, impact means providing a home for exceptional literary prose and ensuring that our authors aren't just names on a spreadsheet, but partners in a collaborative, long-term artistic vision.