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Is a Rose Press

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About the press

Is a Rose Press is an independent publisher and artist-run platform dedicated to the intersection of experimental writing and visual art. Founded with a commitment to the book as a site of critical and aesthetic inquiry, the press operates at the confluence of poetry, fiction, and conceptual practice. Its ethos is rooted in a belief that publishing is a collaborative and durational art form, one that demands attention to materiality, design, and the politics of distribution. The press maintains a deliberately small, curated list, prioritizing works that challenge conventional genre boundaries and resist easy categorization. Through its publications and related programming, Is a Rose Press fosters a community of writers and artists whose practices are as much about process and dialogue as they are about finished objects.

Publishing focus

is a rose press publishes poetry, poetics, experimental writing, hybrid, cross-genre, and other work. They are a cooperative editorial board of writers in the virtual world. Submissions are by invitation only at this time. Check the website for updates and changes in this policy.

PoetryFictionChapbookNovellaShort Story CollectionsNovelPoetry Collections

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Manuscript submissions

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
Response timeGreater than 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsNo
Unsolicited submissionsNo

Before submitting, engage seriously with the press's existing catalog to understand its aesthetic and conceptual range. Is a Rose Press favors proposals that demonstrate a clear awareness of the book as a physical and conceptual object, not just a manuscript. Include a concise project description, a statement of intent that articulates how the work engages with the press's ethos, and representative samples. Avoid generic cover letters and overly commercial pitches. Given the press's small scale, response times may be longer than average; patience and professionalism are appreciated. Simultaneous submissions are generally acceptable, but please note this in your cover letter and withdraw promptly if accepted elsewhere.

At this time we are publishing infrequently and by invitation only. We are not accepting inquiries or unsolicited manuscripts; these will be deleted from our inbox.

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