Poetose — Submit a Book
Overview
Poetose has opened submissions for full-length books slated for publication in 2027–2028, following a 2026 schedule that is already complete. The press positions itself as a home for writing that resists easy categorization: anthologies, novels-in-verse, prose poetry, narrative poetry, lyric essays, ars poeticas, works in list form, journals, handwritten works, manifestos, cartoons, and other revolutionary, nontraditional endeavors of love. This is not a call for conventional genre fiction or standard poetry collections; it is an invitation to writers whose work operates at the intersections of form, intimacy, and dissent. The submission process is open to both established and emerging writers, and simultaneous submissions are permitted, provided the press is notified if the work is accepted elsewhere. A submission fee of $15.00 (USD) applies, though Poetose explicitly offers fee waivers for those experiencing financial hardship via email at hello@poetose.com. There is no prize or advance mentioned; the reward is publication within a curated list that values formal experimentation and emotional risk. Institutional scope remains deliberately small-scale and independent, with a stated preference for work that challenges traditional publishing categories. The curatorial vision favors manuscripts that are conceptually rigorous, formally inventive, and driven by a politics or poetics of love—whether romantic, communal, or revolutionary. Writers should consider whether their manuscript fits this ethos before submitting, as the press seeks projects that are not merely well-crafted but genuinely unconventional.