Founded in 1971, the press specializes in lesser-known 1960s, 1970s New York poets, neoromantic and gothic poetry, annotated reprints of lost poets, new translations of classic...
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Whether you are pursuing the publication of your first book or your fifth, use the Small Presses database to find contact information, submission guidelines, and representative authors—everything you need to determine which publishers match your vision for your writing and your writing life. Use the filters below to find presses with reading periods that are open now or opening soon (within the next thirty days), accept unsolicited submissions, and match all of your criteria for the perfect publisher of your work.
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Reading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Genre: Poetry, Fiction, TranslationSubgenres: LGBTQ Voices, Regional, Translation -
Post-Asemic Press is an international book publisher of asemic writing, experimental poetry, visual poetry, and audio recordings of sound poetry. Asemic writing is the...
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Short fiction and poetry only. The editors operate like professional baseball scouts: they seek out writers they would like to work with by reading magazines, journals, etc....
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The Prolific Press Chapbook Series publishes distinctive, accomplished works of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction with a clear artistic identity and a strong sense of purpose....
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Quill & Crow Publishing House is an independent press that publishes dark fiction and nonfiction titles. Celebrating all things Gothic and macabre, they strive to preserve...
Read moreReading Period: Jul 1 to Oct 1Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative NonfictionSubgenres: BIPOC Voices, Feminist, Historical, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Speculative Fiction -
Woman-owned, independent publisher of sci-fi and fantasy by women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other minorities.
Reading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Temporarily Closed to SubmissionsGenre: FictionSubgenres: Speculative Fiction -
Raven Chronicles announces our 2026 Keepers of the Fire contest for fiction and nonfiction manuscripts. The Keepers of the Fire Prize honors daring and forward-thinking...
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Read Furiously wants to create a new generation of readers—furious readers—who view reading as a necessary part to living in this busy world. They publish original prose,...
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Red Hen Press is committed to publishing work of literary excellence, supporting diversity, and promoting literacy in local schools. They seek a community of readers and...
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Founded in 2013, Red Light Lit is an independent small press dedicated to publishing writers who push the boundaries of intimacy, identity, and human connection. Its titles...
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Red Rook Press is a blossoming publishing house for developing novelists and poets. Their goal is to foster and premiere the creative minds of undergraduate and graduate...
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Regal House seeks works of literary fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, science-fiction, and memoirs. Their imprint Fitzroy Books publishes YA and MG fiction. Their House of...
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Restless Books is an independent, nonprofit publisher devoted to championing essential voices from around the world whose stories speak to readers across linguistic and...
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rinky dink press (rdp) is on a mission to get poetry back in the hands (and pockets) of the people. To date, the press has published over 150 single-author micro-collections in...
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Riot of Roses Publishing House was founded specifically to amplify the stories of historically silenced voices. Xicana-owned. Mujerista-focused. For the people. They publish...
Read moreReading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative NonfictionSubgenres: Autobiography/Memoir, BIPOC Voices, Feminist, Graphic/Illustrated, LGBTQ Voices -
River Paw Press is a proud member of CLMP and a publishing division of Silent River. Its mission is to discover, support, and celebrate voices in world literature. It serves as...
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River River Books was founded by Amorak Huey and Han VanderHart in March 2022. Inspired by the idea that you cannot step in the same river twice, two poetry editors join...
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Roadside Press is a leading publisher dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of the literary underground. With a diverse catalog spanning poetry, fiction, and...
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Founded in January of 2006, Rose Metal Press is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit publisher whose mission is to produce beautiful books in hybrid genres, by which they mean...
Read moreReading Period: Jun 1 to Jun 30Temporarily Closed to SubmissionsGenre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, TranslationSubgenres: Cross-genre, Flash Fiction, Graphic/Illustrated, Prose Poetry -
Ruadán (pronounced ROO-ah-dawn) Books is an independent publisher focusing on dark thrillers and speculative fiction. They have a passion for raising up new talent as well as...
Read moreReading Period: Apr 1 to Apr 30, Aug 1 to Aug 31, Dec 1 to Dec 31Genre: FictionSubgenres: Cross-genre, Mystery, Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction -
Running Wild consists of four imprints that publishes great stories with great writing that don’t fit neatly in a box. Running Wild publishes...
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Sabre Lake Publishing’s mission is to champion the free expression of ideas by publishing thought-provoking works that engage, entertain, educate, and challenge readers. The...
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Saddle Road is looking for reflective, authentic literary voices and originality of language. The press will reopen for submissions in early 2027.
Reading Period: Nov 1 to Dec 15Temporarily Closed to SubmissionsGenre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation -
SFWP is an independent press dedicated to the craft of writing, artistic preservation, recognizing exciting new authors, and bringing out of print work back to the shelves....
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Sarabande Books is an award-winning press that champions innovative voices in poetry, short fiction, essay, and literature in translation. The editors are committed to creating...
Read moreReading Period: Jan 1 to Feb 15, Apr 1 to Apr 30, Jul 1 to Jul 31, Oct 1 to Oct 31Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
