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Publishing Genius

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About the press

Publishing Genius is an independent press founded in 2008 by Adam Robinson in Baltimore, Maryland. Emerging from a DIY zine and chapbook culture, it has grown into a vital platform for innovative poetry, fiction, and hybrid texts. The press is known for its eclectic, risk-taking catalog, which balances emerging voices with established experimental writers. Its ethos is rooted in a commitment to literary community, accessibility, and the belief that small presses can shape contemporary literature. Publishing Genius operates with a hands-on, editorially driven approach, often championing work that blurs genre boundaries and challenges conventional narrative forms.

Publishing focus

Publishing Genius aims to make the best books by devoted members of the global literary community, and to make them in the most interesting and progressive ways. That’s because they think literature can—and does—change the world.

PoetryFictionCreative NonfictionChapbookNovellaShort Story CollectionsEssay CollectionsNovelPoetry Collections

Selected authors
Stephen Dixon, Stephanie Barber, Cheryl Quimba, Melissa Broder, Mairéad Byrne, Rachel B. Glaser, Michael Kimball, Mike Young, Mike Topp, Timothy Willis Sanders

Calls & opportunities

3 listed
OpenDeadline · 2027-02-01

Publishing Genius — Submissions

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OpenDeadline · 2027-02-01

Publishing Genius — Submissions

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OpenDeadline · 2027-02-01

Publishing Genius — Submissions

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Manuscript submissions

Reading periodFeb 1 to Mar 1
Reading feeNo
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsNo

Publishing Genius typically opens submissions during specific reading periods, announced via their website and newsletter. They seek full-length manuscripts of poetry, fiction, and hybrid works that demonstrate originality and a distinctive voice. Before submitting, familiarize yourself with their catalog to understand their aesthetic range. Include a brief cover letter with your publication history and a concise description of your manuscript. Simultaneous submissions are generally accepted, but notify them promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. Response times can vary; patience is advised. They prioritize work that feels urgent and unclassifiable.

We don’t publish works of fiction longer than 90,000 words.

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