Santa Fe Writers Project

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American English-language publisher

Santa Fe Writers Project

Status| Active
Founded| January 2, 1998; 27 years ago (1998-01-02)
Founders|

* Andrew Gifford

Country of origin| United States
Headquarters location| Santa Fe, New Mexico
Distribution| Worldwide
Publication types| Books
Imprints| Alan Squire Publishing
Official website| www.sfwp.com

The Santa Fe Writers Project (SFWP) was founded in 1998 by Andrew Gifford. It began as a small effort supported by writers and arts advocates, and has since become an independent press. Today, Gifford continues to direct the press, with Adam al-Sirgany acting as lead editor.[1] SFWP hosts a literary awards program which has been judged by Deesha Philyaw, and an online journal.[2]

In addition to publishing literary fiction, and creative non-fiction, the press also reprints out-of-print books of literary merit or social value.[3]

While the press is largely operated from Bethesda, Maryland it was founded in Santa Fe, New Mexico where Gifford has family.[4] The earliest titles were funded personally by Gifford's savings, often resulting in a loss.[5]

## Publishing

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With over 60 titles in print, the press publishes around four to six titles a year, following a traditional three-season release with a 9-12 month pre-publication period. SFWP publishes flash fiction, short stories, graphic art, literary novels, fantasy, young adult, children's picture books, mystery, and poetry. Distributed globally by The Independent Publishers Group, SFWP also works with the subrights market and has sold translations in Chinese, Turkish, and Spanish, as well as numerous audiobook rights.[6]

## Notable authors

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* Alan Cheuse
* Bonnie Chau
* Richard Currey
* Wendy J. Fox
* Pagan Kennedy
* Ray Robertson
* George Shipway

## References

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1. ^ "Life & Work with Adam Al-sirgany". canvasrebel.com. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
2. ^ D, Romona. "Pendulums in Indie Publishing". Delphi Quarterly. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
3. ^ Landweber, Michael. "Meet the (Small) Press: Santa Fe Writers Project". WIRO. Washington Independent Review of Books. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
4. ^ "Publisher Spotlight: Santa Fe Writers Project". IPG Blog. Independent Publisher Group. August 30, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
5. ^ Wexler, Laura (August 17, 2008). "Heir to a Scandal". Washington Post Magazine. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
6. ^ "Santa Fe Writer's Project". IPG Book. Independent Publisher Group. Retrieved June 11, 2020.

## External links

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* Official website