We accept manuscripts, but only for authors who have published fewer than three books (including chapbooks). We specialize in working with authors at the beginning of their writing careers. Due to our schedule we only read them between June 1st and November 30th of each year. We ask that you NOT send manuscripts from January through April due to submission confusion with the chapbook contest. When sending a manuscript to us, please note the following:

1. Note the number of books you have published both self and not. If none, state it.
2. Tell us whether you perform your work at readings or slams.
3. Please send a collection of work. Two poems, unless they are epically long, does not equal a collection. But please note: Unless a manuscript is incredibly special, we publish almost exclusively chapbooks, not full-length books. 20-30 poems is the range we are looking for.
4. Be open to feedback.
5. Unless a large enough envelope (with enough postage) is included, manuscripts will NOT be returned. Otherwise, please include an e-mail address or a postcard for a response.
6. We are very interested in chapbook ideas with a visual component, even if the idea is not fully fleshed out. We can create the visuals for you if you have an idea. Come with ideas!
7. We do NOT publish a literary journal. Please do not send a handful of poems asking for them to be included in the next publication. These go directly into the recycling bin, unless our editor is feeling nice enough to email you about it first.