Loblolly Press [1]
At Loblolly Press, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse literary community. We recognize the importance of amplifying voices that have historically been underrepresented and marginalized in the publishing world. We proudly prioritize submissions from Appalachian, Southern, Queer, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), elder, and rural writers.
Loblolly Press is a press publishing poetry, short fiction, and novels from new and established writers. Loblolly Press publishes work that embodies a profound sense of place, particularly focusing on the Southern and Appalachian regions. They encourage writers to embrace the bold and distinct characteristics of the region, drawing inspiration from the natural world that surrounds them and conveying a strong and unique relationship with the landscape. As a Press based in Asheville, North Carolina, they prioritize writers and submissions from Asheville and the surrounding area.