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Red Rook Press

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About the press

Red Rook Press is a small, independent publisher founded in 2015 with the aim of fostering innovative poetry and hybrid texts. Its ethos is rooted in a commitment to work that challenges conventional boundaries of form and language, often prioritizing emerging and underrepresented voices. The press operates with a lean, editor-driven model, producing a limited number of titles each year that reflect a curatorial vision attuned to the intersections of experimental poetics and contemporary cultural discourse.

Publishing focus

Red Rook Press is a blossoming publishing house for developing novelists and poets. Their goal is to foster and premiere the creative minds of undergraduate and graduate students still establishing themselves in the writing world by giving them the opportunity to bring their voice to life. They crave any form and genre, from high fantasy to literary fiction, from sonnets to freeform.

PoetryFictionCreative NonfictionNovellaShort Story CollectionsEssay CollectionsNovelMemoirPoetry Collections

Selected authors
Attalea Rose, Abby Armstrong, Bianca McCarty, Colleen Alles, Srijani Mitra, Vanessa Frances

Calls & opportunities

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OpenDeadline · 2027-01-15

Red Rook Press — Submissions

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OpenDeadline · 2027-01-15

Red Rook Press — Submissions

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OpenDeadline · 2027-01-15

Red Rook Press — Submissions

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Manuscript submissions

Reading periodJan 15 to Apr 15
Reading feeNo
Response time3 to 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Writers should familiarize themselves with the press's existing catalog to understand its aesthetic range. Submissions are typically open for brief windows, announced via newsletter and social media. Prepare a polished manuscript that demonstrates a coherent vision and a willingness to take risks with form. Include a brief cover letter that contextualizes your work within contemporary poetics, and adhere strictly to submission guidelines regarding length and format. Patience is advised, as response times can be lengthy due to limited staff.

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