Black Scat Books

Manuscript submissions

Black Scat Books accepts submissions of full-length manuscripts, typically between 80 and 120 pages, that align with its aesthetic of absurdism, surrealism, and experimental writing. They are particularly interested in works that incorporate visual elements or defy traditional genre boundaries. Submissions should be sent via email as a PDF or Word document, accompanied by a brief cover letter and author bio. The press has a small staff, so response times can be lengthy; simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please notify them immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere. They do not accept unsolicited poetry collections unless they are part of a larger visual or conceptual project.

Most of the queries we receive come from people who clearly have never read our books nor our journal TYPO. Do not send a query without being familiar with the authors and artists we publish.