Aubade Publishing is an independent press founded in 2015 with a commitment to publishing innovative poetry, fiction, and hybrid texts that challenge conventional boundaries. Taking its name from the dawn song, the press seeks work that marks a beginning—formally adventurous, emotionally resonant, and intellectually rigorous. Aubade has distinguished itself through a carefully curated list that balances emerging voices with established writers, often foregrounding translations and cross-genre experiments. The press operates with a small, dedicated team and emphasizes authorial vision, offering collaborative editorial support and a platform for work that might otherwise remain unpublished by larger commercial houses.
Publishing focus
Aubade Publishing publishes speculative fiction, historical fiction, and gothic literature as well as poetry collections. They also publish sports memiors. Please do not submit works that do not fall into one of these categories.
PoetryFictionNovelMemoirPoetry Collections
Selected authors Susan Lohafer, Jamie Graham Durpey, Jerome John Dobson, Dave Mehler, Alden Remonenq, Rochelle Distelheim
Calls & opportunities
3 listed
Manuscript submissions
Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
Response time3 to 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes
Aubade Publishing accepts submissions through periodic open reading periods, typically announced on its website and social media. Before submitting, carefully review the press's catalog to understand its aesthetic range—work that is formally inventive, linguistically attentive, and emotionally complex is most likely to resonate. Prepare a polished manuscript of 48–80 pages for poetry or 150–300 pages for prose, along with a concise cover letter that situates your work within contemporary literary conversations without overstating its merits. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify the press immediately if your manuscript is placed elsewhere. Response times can be lengthy (3–6 months), so patience and professionalism are essential. Aubade values work that demonstrates a clear artistic vision and a willingness to take risks; avoid generic or trend-driven submissions.