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Belt Publishing

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About the press

Belt Publishing is an independent press based in Cleveland, Ohio, founded in 2012 as an imprint of the Cleveland-based literary nonprofit Literary Cleveland. It was established to publish books that reflect the Rust Belt and Midwest, with a focus on works that are often overlooked by major commercial publishers. The press has since expanded its scope to include literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and regional guides, maintaining a commitment to amplifying voices from the region and beyond. Its catalog includes titles such as 'The Cleveland Anthology' and works by authors like David Giffels and Anne Trubek, who also served as publisher. Belt Publishing operates with a mission to foster a vibrant literary culture in the Midwest and to challenge coastal biases in publishing.

Publishing focus

Writing about and from the Rust Belt, smart narrative and serious nonfiction, fiction with a regional foothold, cultural criticism, urbanism, progressive politics, scholarly research made plain.

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Selected authors
Elizabeth Catte, Phil Christman, Aaron Foley, Vivian Gibson, Raechel Anne Jolie, Sonya Huber, Erin Keane, Zito Mado, John Pistelli, Darius Stewart

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Belt Publishing — Submissions

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Belt Publishing — Submissions

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Manuscript submissions

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Belt Publishing accepts submissions through periodic open calls, typically announced on their website and social media. They seek manuscripts that align with their mission of exploring the Rust Belt and Midwest, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Writers should review their submission guidelines carefully, as they often require a query letter and sample chapters. Given their small staff, response times may be longer, and simultaneous submissions are generally discouraged. It is advisable to familiarize yourself with their catalog before submitting to ensure a good fit.

Please familiarize yourself with our titles before sending a proposal. Please follow submissions guidelines on our website.

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