Action, Spectacle operates a periodic open reading period for full-length poetry manuscripts, distinguishing itself from the contest model by offering publication rather than a prize. The press seeks manuscripts of roughly 50 to 120 pages, written in English or translated into English, with no restrictions on style, publication history, or collaborative authorship. This openness signals an editorial stance that values the manuscript as a coherent artistic statement over adherence to a narrow aesthetic or career profile. The reading period is non-blind: submissions must include a cover page with the author's title, name, email address, phone number, and physical address, as well as a table of contents. This transparency places the emphasis on the work itself while acknowledging the professional context in which literary publishing operates. The press accepts previously published individual poems—whether from chapbooks, magazines, journals, or anthologies—provided the manuscript as a whole remains unpublished. Current and former editors and interns of Action, Spectacle are ineligible, preserving the integrity of the selection process. With a deadline of December 31, 2026, and a $25 submission fee, the call is structured for serious practitioners who understand that publication is a collaborative and curatorial act. The press does not promise a cash prize or a contest title; what it offers is the opportunity to have a full-length work considered for publication in 2026. This is a reading period for poets and translators who have assembled a body of work and are seeking a discerning editorial home for it.