Conduit

Submitting your work

Before submitting, read several issues of Conduit or recent titles to understand the aesthetic range. The press favors work that demonstrates formal ambition and a distinctive voice, not merely competent workshop poetry. For the Minds on Fire Open Book Prize, follow guidelines precisely: include a cover letter with a brief bio, a table of contents, and the required page count. Simultaneous submissions are typically accepted with immediate notification, but fees are non-refundable. Response times can be lengthy (3-6 months), so patience is essential. Do not query about status before the stated reading period ends. Above all, avoid generic cover letters; articulate why your manuscript fits Conduit's mission.

Conduit publishes distinctive voices of literary merit—experimental to accessible, established to emerging—in snazzy volumes, featuring work that demonstrates originality, intelligence, courage, and humanity. Conduit champions a fresh mix of writers.