Manic D Press

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Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Subgenres: 
Autobiography/Memoir, Cross-genre, Feminist, Flash Fiction, Graphic/Illustrated, Humor, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature/Environmental, Political, Pop Culture, Prose Poetry
Representative Authors: 
Daphne Gottlieb, Adrienne Su, Myriam Gurba, Jeffrey McDaniel, Justin Chin, Thea Hillman, Clarence Major, Michelle Tea, Maw Shein Win
Book Types: 
Novella, Short story collections, Essay collections, Novel, Memoir, Poetry collections
Formats: 
Paperback, Hardcover, E-book, Audio
Reading Period: 
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Response Time: 
3 to 6 months
Charges Reading Fee: 
No
Publishes Through Contests Only: 
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions: 
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: 
Yes
Titles per Year: 
1 to 5
Distributors: 
Consortium Book Sales & Distribution

Editorial Focus

Resonant writing in most genres. For 40+ years, Manic D has published a diverse spectrum of titles by a wide range of writers.

Tips From the Editor

Familiarize yourself with our editorial aesthetic before submitting your work. Follow submission guidelines. If you’ve read our books and didn’t enjoy the experience, please submit your work elsewhere.

Contact Information

Jennifer Joseph, Editor/Publisher
P.O. Box 410804
San Francisco, CA 94141
Contact E-mail: 
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Last updated: Sep 26, 2025

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