Brick Mantel Books

Manuscript submissions

Brick Mantel Books accepts submissions during specific reading periods, typically announced on their website and social media. They welcome poetry, fiction, and nonfiction manuscripts. Before submitting, carefully review their guidelines: they often ask for a query letter, a synopsis, and a sample of the work. Simultaneous submissions are generally accepted, but notify them immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere. The press values work that demonstrates a strong voice, careful craft, and a sense of urgency. Given their small size, response times can be lengthy, so patience is advised. It is recommended to familiarize yourself with their catalog to understand their aesthetic preferences.

Please follow our submission guidelines as closely as is applicable to your manuscript. Doing this ensures your submission is complete and can be reviewed in a timely manner. Verify that we’re currently accepting submissions by visiting our Query page, as we are only open for limited periods once or twice per year. Emailed submissions will not be reviewed.