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Lines + Stars

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About the magazine

Lines + Stars is a literary press and journal rooted in the Mid-Atlantic region, with a particular emphasis on Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Founded to foster a community of writers and readers, it publishes poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction through its journal and chapbook series. The press is known for its commitment to regional voices while maintaining a national scope, and for its carefully curated, aesthetically driven publications that balance accessibility with literary merit.

Editorial focus

Lines + Stars began in 2006 as a means of establishing a new creative forum in Washington, D.C., a city that all-too-often coasts on its more mechanistic pursuits. As of 2017, they operate out of Baltimore, Maryland. L+S Press, their chapbook-publishing arm, publishes an emerging poet’s first collection annually. L+S Press also publishes best-of anthologies, broadsides, and other projects, and hosts the Big Light Reading Series in Baltimore.

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Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
PaymentNo payment
Response time3 to 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Writers should familiarize themselves with the press's regional focus, especially for the Mid-Atlantic Chapbook Series, which prioritizes poets and writers with ties to D.C., Maryland, or Virginia. Submissions should demonstrate careful attention to language and a clear, authentic voice. Reading past issues of the journal and chapbooks is essential to understand the aesthetic. Follow submission guidelines closely, and consider the press's community ethos when crafting cover letters. Response times may vary, so patience is advised.

Please familiarize yourself with our back issues before submitting.

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ClosedDeadline · 2026-10-02

Lines + Stars/L+S Press — L+S Press 2026 Mid-Atlantic Chapbook Series

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