TNPRP reads book submissions via the contest model, but we publish the winner as well as, typically, one or two runners-up. We are open to all styles but tend to favor concise...
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Whether you're pursuing the publication of your first book or your fifth, use our Small Presses database to research publisher interests, contact information, and submission guidelines.
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Reading Period: Apr 1 to Dec 1Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative NonfictionSubgenres: Experimental, Feminist, Flash Fiction, Literary Fiction, Nature/Environmental, Prose Poetry -
Works that break the frozen ice within us.
Reading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction -
New American Press is an independent literary publisher committed to bringing readers the best in contemporary fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and translations from across the...
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We publish short narrative nonfiction in a whole range of subjects. History, science, nature, current affairs, biography, music, literature—we’re curious about it all. We’re...
Read moreReading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Genre: Fiction, Creative NonfictionSubgenres: Narrative Nonfiction, Serialized Fiction -
Publication of chapbook occurs in Spring. Award includes $200 and 25 author copies. All manuscripts must be received by January 1, 2017. All submissions require a $17 entry fee...
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New Issues Poetry & Prose, a nonprofit, university-based publisher, was established in 1996 and publishes eight to twelve new titles each year with a focus on contemporary...
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NMP is a publisher of chapbooks and broadsides. We have a pretty wide aesthetic range, and we acquire manuscripts primarily through our yearly chapbook contest ($1,000 prize,...
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New Rivers Press is interested in literary work of every character, but especially in diverse work that's aesthetically challenging and has a social conscience. Our Many Voices...
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NewSouth Books publishes quality works of nonfiction, fiction, and poetry, with a special interest in regional history, biography, autobiography, nonfiction, folklore, African...
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NightBallet Press is a small, independent press interested in the musicality of language and the originality of expression, with a commitment to excellence. Our books are...
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Nightboat Books publishes work that resists convention and transcends boundaries-—books rich with poignancy, intelligence, and risk.
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Noemi Press is a 501(c)(3) literary arts organization dedicated to publishing and promoting the work of emerging and established authors and artists.
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Not a Cult is a multi-media production house creating books of fine art and poetry, records, and large-scale creative projects. The not a cult group collaborates closely with...
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Nouvella is an independent publisher dedicated to novellas.
Established in 2011, Nouvella utilizes the LAUNCH program, wherein the reading community can invest in the...
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Poetry manuscripts of 50 to 80 pages are considered annually in May for the FIELD Poetry Prize. For translations, send sample of poems to David Young, co-editor, and inquire as...
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Off the Grid Press is dedicated to publishing collections by poets over sixty years old.
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Reading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Subgenres: Translation
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Reading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
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Open Books Press is dedicated to publishing quality books. When we're open for submissions, we accept adult nonfiction, and fiction for all ages (including some YA and children...
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Open Country Press was established in 2016 by Natalie Peeterse, who runs the press along with Autumn Toennis. The press’ mission is to publish high quality and dynamic literary...
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The OS is most interested in supporting those who are interested in supporting each other and the community: we care less about your pedigree and more about your energy. We...
Read moreReading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative NonfictionSubgenres: Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Graphic/Illustrated, LGBTQ, Narrative Nonfiction, Political, Translation -
Reading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Genre: PoetrySubgenres: Cross-genre, Graphic/Illustrated
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Our mission is share poetry through collections presented as an "origami" microchap. We publish a quarterly newsletter to let our subcribers learn of the new microchaps. We...
Read moreReading Period: Jan 1 to Nov 1Genre: PoetrySubgenres: Micro-poetry, Prose Poetry -
Orison Books is a 501(c)(3) non-profit literary press focused on the life of the spirit from a broad and inclusive range of perspectives.
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Ornithopter Press is an independent publisher of poets contributing exceptional counterpoints to the mainstream. The press publishes both chapbooks and perfect bound paperbacks...
Reading Period: Sep 22 to Nov 30Genre: Poetry
