Press Pause Press operates as a literary publisher with a defined editorial scope: it publishes short stories, flash fiction, and excerpts from longer works, but does not publish full-length manuscripts. This open call is therefore an invitation to submit discrete, self-contained pieces of prose rather than complete books. The press maintains a clear preference for conventional, legible typography—Times New Roman and Garamond are named as favored fonts—signaling an editorial sensibility that values the writing itself over presentational novelty. The press accepts documents in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. There is no submission fee. While the guidelines state that length should not be a source of anxiety, the press notes that it rarely publishes work exceeding twenty pages, and that submissions over 8,000 words are seldom accepted, though exceptions are made for exceptional pieces. The stated range extends from flash fiction to a nominal ceiling of 9,999 words. What the press offers is publication within its existing program of short-form and excerpted fiction. There is no prize, no residency, and no monetary award indicated. The curatorial vision is one of restraint and clarity: the press seeks writing that can stand on its own within a compact format, presented in a standard, readable typeface. This is a call for writers who understand the short form as a serious discipline, not a stepping stone.