Switchback Books

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Genres Published: 
Poetry
Subgenres: 
BIPOC Voices, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Formal Poetry, LGBTQ Voices, Micro-poetry, Political, Pop Culture, Prose Poetry
Representative Authors: 
Monica de la Torre, Kathleen Rooney, Jessica Bozek, Marisa Crawford, Jennifer Tamayo, Cynthia Arrieu-King
Book Types: 
Poetry collections
Formats: 
Paperback, E-book
Reading Period: 
Jan 1 to Mar 31
Response Time: 
3 to 6 months
Charges Reading Fee: 
Yes
Publishes Through Contests Only: 
Yes
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions: 
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: 
Yes
Titles per Year: 
1 to 5
Distributors: 
SPD

Editorial Focus

Switchback Books challenges gender inequity by publishing books of poetry by women and nonbinary authors. Switchback has published more than 20 books since its founding in 2006. They accept submissions once a year through the Gatewood Prize, their annual competition for a first or second collection of poems.

Contact Information

Kate Partridge, Editor
3333 Regis Boulevard
H-16
Denver, CO 80221
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Last updated: Feb 27, 2024