Bottom Dog Press, operating alongside its Bird Dog Publishing imprint, maintains a continuous reading period for literary submissions. The press is rooted in a tradition of independent, place-conscious publishing, with a catalogue that has historically favored working-class and Midwestern voices, though its scope extends to compelling writing wherever it is found. This is not a contest with a fixed deadline or a themed anthology; it is an open door for sustained literary work. For the submitting writer, the absence of a reading window means the onus is on the manuscript itself to stand out without the framing of a seasonal call. The press considers full-length collections and magazine-length groupings of poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. There is no reported submission fee, though writers should verify current guidelines on the press's website before sending. What the press offers is publication through a small, independent house with a long history of championing voices that might be overlooked by larger commercial publishers. The curatorial vision is one of literary citizenship rather than trend-chasing. Editors at Bottom Dog have consistently favored clear, grounded language and narratives that engage with lived experience—work that respects the reader's intelligence and the writer's labor. Submissions are evaluated on their own terms, but the press's identity suggests an affinity for writing that is unpretentious, emotionally honest, and formally assured.