FlowerSong Press

Manuscript submissions

Writers should review FlowerSong Press's submission guidelines carefully, as the press typically opens for submissions during specific reading periods announced on its website and social media. Unsolicited manuscripts are accepted only during these windows. The press seeks work that demonstrates a strong voice, cultural specificity, and a willingness to experiment with form. Simultaneous submissions are generally permitted, but authors should notify the press immediately if their work is accepted elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter that contextualizes your work and your identity, as the press values transparency and community connection. Response times can vary from several weeks to a few months; patience is advised. For inquiries, email is preferred over phone calls.

Our press nurtures verse, fiction, and nonfiction from, about, & throughout the borderlands, amplifying the voices of those from the Americas and beyond. We welcome allies who understand and stand in solidarity with the voice of people of color, embracing our struggles, truths, and hopes. We publish emerging and established writers across all genres, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, comics, young adult, and children’s books. We are literary, lyrical, and limitless!