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Running Wild, LLC

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About the press

Running Wild, LLC is an independent publishing house that has carved a niche in the literary landscape through its annual novella anthologies. Founded with a commitment to the novella form—often overlooked in commercial publishing—the press provides a dedicated platform for sustained, mid-length fiction. Its anthologies gather diverse voices, emphasizing narrative craft and the unique possibilities of the novella, from psychological depth to speculative world-building. By maintaining a recurring open call, Running Wild fosters an ongoing conversation between emerging and established writers, positioning itself as a reliable venue for work that demands more space than a short story yet resists the sprawl of a novel.

Publishing focus

Running Wild consists of four imprints that publishes great stories with great writing that don’t fit neatly in a box. Running Wild publishes cross genre. RIZE Press publishes great genre stories written by those from underrepresented groups. Trompe L’œil Press explores the art of storytelling that feels “More Real Than Life Itself.” Junkyard Rooster Press celebrates stories forged from unconventional perspectives.

PoetryFictionCreative NonfictionNovellaShort Story CollectionsNovelMemoirPoetry Collections

Selected authors
Curtis Smith, Suzanne Samples, Dwight L. Wilson, Aimee Hardy, Sally Chaffin Brooks, Benjamin White, Roberta Hartling Gates, Ricardo Jose Gonzalez-Rothi, Ron L. Dowell, Ann Harris, Tihi Hayslett, Clifford Thompson, Shonda Buchanan

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OpenDeadline · 2028-01-02

Running Wild, LLC — Annual Novella Anthologies

OpenDeadline · 2028-01-02

Running Wild, LLC — Annual Novella Anthologies

OpenDeadline · 2028-01-02

Running Wild, LLC — Annual Novella Anthologies

OpenDeadline · 2028-01-02

Running Wild, LLC — Annual Short Story Anthologies

OpenDeadline · 2028-01-02

Running Wild, LLC — Annual Short Story Anthologies

OpenDeadline · 2028-01-02

Running Wild, LLC — Annual Short Story Anthologies

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Manuscript submissions

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

Running Wild accepts novella submissions exclusively through its annual anthology calls. Writers should monitor the website for open reading periods, typically announced in advance. Manuscripts should adhere strictly to the stated word count—generally between 15,000 and 40,000 words—and align with the anthology’s theme if one is specified. Simultaneous submissions are often permitted, but notify promptly upon acceptance elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter with publication history, and ensure the manuscript is formatted in standard industry style. Response times vary; patience is advised. Above all, demonstrate a command of the novella form: tight pacing, developed characters, and a narrative arc that justifies its length.

We publish 15 to 20 titles per year, per house. If we aren’t interested, then you’ll receive a rejection letter. If we are interested, then you may not hear from us until we are ready to make an offer. In some cases that could be a year or longer. Please use standard submission guidelines (double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point font).

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