Americana Stories – Coming soon, but there’s still time to submit your story

We will be starting to publish our Americana Stories in June, but the submission deadline is not until the end of August. We have some great work to share with you through the summer, so if you have a short story inspired by the world of americana music for publication, we would love to give it a showcase on Americana UK. Whether it’s a tale sparked by a particular song, a character shaped by the spirit of americana music, or a narrative that captures the essence of what draws us to this genre, we want to read your work. We’re looking for stories that speak to the themes, emotions and experiences that run through americana: journeys and homecomings, loss and redemption, community and solitude, tradition and change. Watch out on the first Friday in June for our first short story from someone well-known in the Americana community.

This is an opportunity to explore the storytelling that sits at the heart of the music we love, through fiction that stands on its own whilst honouring the connection between literature and song.

Submission Guidelines

Word Count

1,500 to 4,000 words
Stories outside of this range will not be considered

Content

Original, unpublished fiction only
Stories should have a clear connection to americana music, whether through theme, mood, character or direct reference
All genres and styles welcome, from literary to genre fiction
Stories must be complete works, not excerpts

Format

Submit as a Word document or PDF
Use 12-point font, double-spaced
Include your name and contact details on a separate cover page
Title and word count at the top of the manuscript
Do not include your name on the manuscript itself

Rights and Publication

By submitting, you confirm that the work is your own, and you hold the rights
First publication rights will belong to Americana UK
Rights revert to the author following publication
We aim to respond within eight weeks
Final submissions by 31st August 2026