Website:
Genres Published:
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres:
Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction
Book Types:
Chapbook, Short story collections, Novel, Memoir, Poetry collections
Formats:
Paperback, Hardcover, E-book
Submission Guidelines:
Reading Period:
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Response Time:
Less than 3 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:
Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Alibris, bookshop.org
Editorial Focus
Bottom Dog Press / Bird Dog Publishing is a literary small press with five series: Midwest, Working Lives, Harmony, Memoirs, and Appalachian Writing. They’ve also done some America Zen books. Query online with a concise message describing your book and its possible audience and sales potential. Be practical. Bird Dog Publishing is done publish on demand for select poetry.
Tips From the Editor
We have a reading fee of $20. We do not generally work with agents. We're a strong mid-sized publisher with 220 books.
Contact Information
Larry Smith, Director
P.O. Box 465
Huron, OH 44839
Contact E-mail:
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Last updated: Jun 05, 2025