Compass Press

Manuscript submissions

Writers should review the press’s current calls for submissions, which are typically announced on its website and through CCBC channels. Compass Press often seeks work that reflects a strong sense of place, identity, and craft, with an openness to experimental forms. Simultaneous submissions are usually accepted, but notify immediately if your work is placed elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter with your contact information and a short bio. Response times vary, so patience is advised; do not query before the stated reading period ends. As a college-affiliated press, it prioritizes submissions from emerging writers and those connected to the Maryland region, though national and international submissions are welcome when guidelines permit.