General Guidelines

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The Aesthetic 

• We are open to many literary themes and poetic forms & styles. 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 seeking: young-adult, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, mystery/suspense, historical fiction, or conceptual writing. We do not publish plays, screenwriting, academic studies, children’s books, or art books. Maybe for the right manuscript someday. 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.
• 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• All manuscripts must be original and unpublished.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. 
• Reprints of previously published or out-of-print books are considered only via solicitation. Additionally, manuscripts that have been extraneously typeset or have mock cover spreads will be rejected. We build your book from the ground up. 
• Simultaneous submissions are accepted. If a partial withdrawal is required, please message us which piece(s). If it is a full withdrawal, please use the 'Withdraw' function in Submittable.
• We request that the first page include the manuscript title, your name, and word + page count. Everything else is up to your vision.

The Ethic

• We will not accept any graphic violence, racism, bigotry, or actions/symbols targeted toward people's race, religion, sexual orientation, or personal identities unless you empathize with such. 
• We highly encourage writers from historically marginalized demographics and debut authors to submit. 
• We reserve the right to reject singular pieces or entire manuscripts at any time. This has never happened, so please don't be the first.
• Writing and/or images generated with artificial intelligence (AI) will be rejected.
• If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, we implore you to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It is toll-free and available 24/7. Dial 988 or 1-800-273-8255