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 propagating in our roots. We wish for intimate and witty characters & compelling relationships with others and the world.
• Genres we’re not actively seeking: young-adult, romance, erotica, 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 We do not publish plays, screenwriting, academic studies, children’s books, or art books.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.
• A 3rd-person biography 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• All manuscripts must be original and unpublished.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 included acknowledgment. 
• We build your book from the ground up. Reprints of previously published or out-of-print books are considered. Additionally, manuscripts that have been extraneously typeset or have mock cover spreads will be rejected. 
• 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, sexual abuse, or actions/symbols targeted toward any or all person's race, religion, sexual orientation, or personal identities. 
• 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, even after publication. This has never happened, so please don't be the first.
• We do not wish to publish AI. 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