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madvillepublishing.comMadville Publishing
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Publishing focus
The mission of Madville Publishing is to produce, publish, and market literary works of the highest quality that reflect a broad range of interests in the modern English-speaking world. They seek to publish poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction by notable and emerging authors who display various different societal views. Their goal is to discover and showcase works that might otherwise be overlooked, to provide opportunity for voices that might otherwise be unheard.
Selected authors
Kerry Neville, Andrew McFadyen-Ketchum, Michael Amos Cody, Lee Zacharias, Michael Simms, Michael Gills, Jeff Hardin, Pauletta Hansel, Gianna Russo, Rita Sims Quillen, Gerry LaFemina, Bob Kunzinger, Wondra Chang, Francine Rodriguez, karla k. morton, Sue Mell, Susanne Davis, Bruce Overby, Juan Ochoa, JC Reilly, Jianqing Zheng, Randall Watson
Calls & opportunities
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Madville Publishing accepts submissions through periodic open calls, typically announced on its website and social media. Writers should submit only during these windows, as unsolicited manuscripts outside of calls are generally not considered. Prepare a polished query letter, a synopsis, and the first 10–15 pages of your manuscript. The press values work with a strong sense of place, complex characters, and a clear narrative voice. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify immediately if your work is placed elsewhere. Response times can range from 3 to 6 months, so patience is advised. For poetry, submit a cohesive collection of 48–80 pages; for fiction and nonfiction, a complete manuscript is preferred. Always review the specific guidelines for each call, as requirements may vary.
Our 2026 catalog is full, and so is Spring 2027. Start with a basic query—one to three lines only. We trash long emails on general principle. We’ll let you know if we would like to know more. Our office staff is made up of volunteers, and there is a lot to do. Blind queries go straight in the trash. You do not require an agent, but if you are recommended by someone we know, that gives you a better chance.
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