MOONLOVE press — Poetry Chapbooks

Overview
MOONLOVE press is a small poetry publisher with an editorial sensibility that favors work described as 'startling, sexy, and/or sweet.' The press is currently open to chapbook-length poetry collections—manuscripts between 20 and 45 pages—for a reading period that concludes on December 2, 2026. There is a $10 submission fee. No prize, advance, or publication terms are specified in the provided information; the opportunity is a standard open call for a chapbook. The press's stated aesthetic is deliberately broad in register but specific in effect: the work should taste good, whatever the cup of tea. That phrase suggests an editorial preference for poems with sensory immediacy, emotional risk, and a certain lushness or wit—whether through eroticism, tenderness, or formal surprise. The chapbook form itself implies a cohesive sequence or a tightly curated body of work rather than a sprawling collection. Because the guidelines excerpt is not provided, submitters should consult the press's website for full submission requirements, including formatting, simultaneous submissions policy, and rights. The $10 fee is modest but non-refundable; it signals a reading process that is likely volunteer-run or independently funded. This is not a contest with a cash prize but a publication opportunity. Poets should weigh the press's catalogue and production values against their own ambitions for the manuscript.