akinoga press is a Baltimore-based micro-press that specialzes in hand-bound chapbooks of a spacious/minimalist/austere flavor, though we're on the lookout for...
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Reading Period: Jul 1 to Sep 30Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction -
Alternating Current is an independent press dedicated to publishing and promoting incredible literature that challenges readers and has an innate sense of self, timelessness,...
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Another New Calligraphy publishes limited-edition books and CDs lovingly designed and handmade in our Chicago home. By providing our collaborators' work with a singular visual...
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Autumn House is a nonprofit, independent press which has the mission of publishing poetry and other fine literature. We are committed not just to publishing the prominent...
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BatCat Press publishes limited handbound editions of awesome poetry and prose. We aim to publish books, chapbooks, and broadsides that are the perfect combination of excellent...
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Our books represent the best of contemporary poetry published today in English and in translation. Even though our concentration is on contemporary poets in translation, we...
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Black Lawrence Press seeks to publish intriguing books of literature: novels, short story collections, poetry, and translations (from the German). We hold open reading periods...
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We publish poetry that is imagistic, inventive, emotionally honest, and pushes the language to a deeper level of insight. We are all poets, and our books are artistically...
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BOA Editions publishes within four distinct series: The American Poets Continuum Series (previously published poets); The Lannan Translations Selection Series...
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Brooklyn Arts Press (BAP) is a literary press devoted to publishing chapbooks and full-length collections of poetry, novels, lyrical short fiction, and art monographs by...
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Civil Coping Mechanisms (CCM) is a DIY kind of press. We take the same level of angst as our brethren in shunning those that would be in the immediate...
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Damaged Goods Press publishes only queer & trans identified writers. Poetry & flash fiction collections should be 20-40 pages. We publish open ended runs.
Reading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Subgenres: Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Flash Fiction, LGBTQ, Micro-poetry, Literary Fiction -
Deerbrook Editions publishes well designed trade books. Interested in imaginative and experimental literature, whether poetry or fiction, Deerbroook is a small press developing...
Read moreReading Period: Aug 1 to Oct 1Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative NonfictionSubgenres: Flash Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction -
Etched Press is a micro press based out of San Diego, CA. Our aim is to publish writing that is digested and enjoyed. We actively seek chapbook-length collections of poetry...
Read moreReading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Genre: PoetrySubgenres: Flash Fiction, Formal, Micro-poetry, Prose Poetry -
Folded Word is a literary press that explores the world one voice at a time. As a micro-press, Folded Word takes great care in the production of a very limited list of print...
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Gertrude Press is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization showcasing and developing the creative talents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer-identified, and allied individuals. ...
Reading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative NonfictionSubgenres: Cross-genre, Flash Fiction, LGBTQ -
Ghostbird Press exists to bring literature and visual art together through chapbooks.
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Indigent Press is a grassroots micro press dedicated to publishing high quality, limited run, poetry chapbooks by a diverse group of poets with unique...
Read moreReading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Subgenres: Flash Fiction, Graphic/Illustrated, Literary Fiction, Pop Culture -
Kernpunkt is an independent publisher of literary fiction, science fiction, art & architecture, historical fiction, and children's books. We enjoy symbolism, non-...
Read moreReading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Genre: FictionSubgenres: Experimental, Feminist, Flash Fiction, Historical, Literary Fiction -
Currently we only publish books by a small roster of authors who are interested in releasing multiple books with us, rather than publishing anywhere and everywhere, as quickly...
Read moreReading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative NonfictionSubgenres: Experimental, Flash Fiction, Humor, Formal, Prose Poetry, Serialized Fiction, Literary Fiction -
Lummox Press strives to bring the work of both known and unknown poets to it's readers. Lately, about half the titles Lummox publishes have been first collections. I strive to...
Read moreReading Period: Apr 1 to Aug 1Genre: Poetry, Creative NonfictionSubgenres: Autobiography/Memoir, Experimental, Flash Fiction, LGBTQ -
Editorial Focus: Good writing in any genre.
Statement of Purpose: To love and be loved.Reading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction -
Mayapple Press is a small literary press founded in 1978 by poet and editor Judith Kerman. We focus on literature not often celebrated by either the mainstream or the avant-...
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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...
Read moreReading 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