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Crisis Chronicles Press

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About the press

Crisis Chronicles Press is a small, independent poetry press founded in 2008 by John Burroughs, based in Cleveland, Ohio. The press emerged from the vibrant Midwest poetry scene and has since published a wide range of chapbooks, broadsides, and full-length collections, with a particular emphasis on Beat-influenced, experimental, and socially engaged poetry. Its mission is to provide a platform for voices that might otherwise go unheard, fostering a community of writers who value directness, emotional honesty, and formal innovation. Over the years, Crisis Chronicles has maintained a DIY ethos, often producing handmade, limited-edition works that reflect a deep commitment to the materiality of the book as an art object.

Publishing focus

The press is flexible with a broad taste, though most of their books in print are poetry collections.

PoetryFictionCreative NonfictionChapbookShort Story CollectionsMemoirPoetry Collections

Selected authors
D.R. Wagner, Kari Gunter-Seymour, Lyn Lifshin, George Wallace, Christine Howey, Judith Mansour, Mary Weems, Krysia Jopek, Meg Harris, Dion Farquhar, Jennifer MacBain-Stephens, Richard O'Donnell, Alinda Dickinson Wasner, Lana Bella, Austen Roye, Christopher Willard, Meg Harris, Carolyn Srygley-Moore, John Greiner, Kevin Ridgeway, Bradford Middleton, Esteban Colon, Susan Sheppard, Tracie Morell, John G. Hall, Michael Ceraolo, Elise Geither, Christian O'Keeffe, Robin Wyatt Dunn, Brandon Johnson, Steve Brightman, Jonathan Thorn, David S. Pointer, Sarah Marcus, j/j hastain, Martin Willitts Jr., Alan Kleiman, Justin Hamm, Mary O'Malley, Kevin Reid, Jonathan Thorn, Jackie Koch, Jami Tillis, Martin Burke, Ryan Swofford, David Pointer, Leah Mueller, Sandy Sue Benitez, Ryn Cricket, John Thomas Allen, Ben Heins, John Dorsey, Frankie Metro, John Swain, Kathy Smith, Azriel Johnson, Lisa Cihlar, Yahia Lababidi, Jolynne Hudnell, David McCoy, Chansonette Buck, Dianne Borsenik, Bree, William Merricle, J.E. Stanley, Steven B. Smith, Heather Ann Schmidt, RA Washington, Jay Passer, Michael Bernstein, Alex Gildzen, Victor Clevenger, Nick Gardner, Nicole Hennessy, Elaine Schleiffer, Cat Russell, Mindi Kirchner, Helen Shepard, Chris Stroffolino, Juliet Cook, Rikki Santer, Steve Thomas, Kathleen Cerveny, Margaret Bashaar, Mark Sebastian Jordan, Lyz Bly, Eric Anderson, Elliot Nicely, Luba Gawur, Adrian Manning, Michael Estabrook, Brandon Johnson.

Calls & opportunities

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Crisis Chronicles Press — Submissions

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Manuscript submissions

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
Response time3 to 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsNo

Writers should familiarize themselves with the press's aesthetic by reading several titles before submitting. Crisis Chronicles favors poetry that is concise, vivid, and emotionally resonant, often with a narrative or confessional bent. Submissions are typically open for chapbook manuscripts (20-40 pages) and full-length collections, with occasional calls for themed anthologies. Simultaneous submissions are generally accepted, but notify immediately if accepted elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter and a representative sample of 5-10 poems. Response times can vary from a few weeks to several months, so patience is advised. The press values community and often engages with authors through readings and events, so a willingness to participate in promotion is a plus.

Unfortunately, we are not accepting submissions at this time. If all goes well, we may be able to begin accepting new submissions again in 2028. For now, please forgive us if we fail to make the time to respond to unsolicited submissions.

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