Founded in 2027 by the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Georgia College & State University, Peach is an annual literary journal publishing singular works of poetry and prose: distinct in vision and voice, in discovery and invention; work that lives on the page and endures beyond it.
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We are committed to welcoming work from writers of every background, identity, and perspective, with one aim: to publish the finest work we receive.
Our contributors receive $50 per poem or $10 per page of prose (up to $150) and two copies of the issue
Regular submissions open now – September 30th | The Susan Atefat Editors’ Prize in Poetry ($4,000 and publication) opens October 1st
The Susan Atefat Editors' Prize
Named in honor of the Iranian-American writer and editor Susan Atefat (1970-2004), this prize celebrates work of uncommon vision and craft. A cross-genre artist and distinguished editor, Atefat’s writing, most notably her National Poetry Series collection That Kind of Sleep, stands as a benchmark of literary excellence: courageous, lyrical, and rooted in a profound exploration of family, heritage, and the diasporic experience.
While not a themed prize, the award is given in her spirit to recognize a writer whose work embodies the same clarity, depth, and imaginative reach that defined Atefat’s own. We seek submissions that reveal mastery of language, integrity of feeling, and a voice both personal and enduring.
The prize alternates annually between poetry (a suite of 3-5 poems) and prose (fiction or nonfiction up to 2,500 words). The winner receives $4,000, publication in the issue, featured placement on the Peach website, and an author spotlight: either a written interview or a podcast appearance.
The 2027 Susan Atefat Editors’ will be in Poetry. Prize submissions will be open October 1st – October 31st, 2026.
Contact Us
Peach is edited by Kerry James Evans and Laura Newbern, with readers from the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Georgia College & State University. You can reach us at managingeditor.peach@gcsu.edu
We do not accept submissions created by artificial intelligence
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