Website:
Genres Published:
Poetry
Book Types:
Poetry collections
Formats:
Paperback, E-book
Submission Guidelines:
Reading Period:
Oct 1 to Oct 31
Response Time:
3 to 6 months
Charges Reading Fee:
Yes
Publishes Through Contests Only:
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions:
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions:
Yes
Titles per Year:
1 to 5
Distributors:
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBooks, Ingram, online store
Editorial Focus
Founded in 2013, Headmistress Press specializes in poetry and art by lesbians, and their mission is to increase lesbian visibility in the arts. For many years, they held the Charlotte Mew Chapbook Contest, but now hold one annual contest: Sappho’s Prize in Poetry.
Tips From the Editor
Our definition of “lesbian” includes both women who identify as lesbians and people who identify with lesbians. We recognize that lesbian communities have been and continue to be informed by bi women, trans women, Two Spirit, genderqueer, gender-noncomforming, and nonbinary people, and that many of these labels are not mutually exclusive categories. In that spirit, we welcome submissions from all poets who feel an intimate connection with the term “lesbian.”
Contact Information
Mary Meriam, Editor
4 Corley Loop
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
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Last updated: Mar 05, 2025