General Guidelines

To view our samplers of poetry and prose, click here.

The Aesthetic 

• We are open to many literary themes and poetic forms & styles. Our Samplers above are prime examples of our books. We enjoy the succinct, the startling, and the sublime. Some humor will keep us turning pages. Nature has been prevalent in the last few years. We root for intimate characters & their relationships with whomever or whatever. 
• Genres we’re not actively marketing are straightforward genre fiction, erotica, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, or experimental in form. We are not a publisher for manuscripts of plays, screenwriting, academic articles, and art books. If you are unsure, please query before submitting.
• A 3rd-person bio containing geographical and publication info is appreciated in the cover letter. We prefer shorter bios for typesetting books.
• There may be periods when we request a specific theme, genre, or manuscript. Please double-check individual guidelines.

The Pragmatic

• All manuscripts must be original and unpublished. Previously published pieces within are fine with acknowledgment. Please double-check individual guidelines.
• Reprints of previously published books are not accepted. Additionally, manuscripts that have been extraneously typesetted or have mock cover spreads will be rejected.
• Simultaneous submissions are accepted. If a partial withdrawal is required, please message us. If it is a full withdrawal, please use the 'Withdraw' function in Submittable.
• Regarding page layout, we request that the first page include the manuscript title, name, and page count (chapbooks, poetry, short stories) or word count (full-length books). Please double-check individual guidelines.

The Ethic

• We will not accept any graphic violence, racism, bigotry, or actions/symbols targeted toward peoples' race, religion, sexual orientation, or personal identities unless you empathize with such. 
• We highly encourage writers from historically marginalized demographics to submit. 
• We reserve the right to reject singular pieces or entire manuscripts at any time. 
• If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, we implore you to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It is toll-free and avaialble 24/7.

 988 or 1-800-273-8255