Literary Journal

Brown Hound Press

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About the magazine

Brown Hound Press is an independent publisher founded with the conviction that short fiction deserves a dedicated, rigorous platform. Operating online and remotely, the press has built its identity around the singular short story form, avoiding the distractions of genre categorization or market-driven trends. Its mission is to identify and nurture writers whose work demonstrates formal control, emotional precision, and a resistance to easy resolution—qualities that define the best of contemporary short fiction. By maintaining a focused submission window and a clear editorial vision, Brown Hound Press positions itself as a home for stories that might otherwise slip through the cracks of larger, more generalized literary magazines.

Submitting your work

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Before submitting, read several stories from Brown Hound Press's existing catalog to internalize its editorial preferences: clean prose, a clear narrative arc, and an ending that resonates rather than resolves. Avoid sending multiple submissions or simultaneous queries unless explicitly permitted. Your cover letter should be brief and professional—no lengthy bio or publication list is necessary. Since the press operates remotely, all correspondence is via email; ensure your manuscript is formatted in standard manuscript style (12-point font, double-spaced, page numbers) and attached as a .docx or .pdf. Response times can be slow due to a small editorial team, so wait at least three months before querying. Most importantly, do not pitch a novel excerpt or a genre piece; Brown Hound Press is exclusively interested in standalone short stories that demonstrate a mature command of the form.

Submission calls

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ClosedDeadline · 2026-09-30