Saddle Road Press

Manuscript submissions

Saddle Road Press accepts submissions of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, with a preference for work that engages with Hawai‘i, the Pacific, or themes of place and displacement. Before submitting, read several titles from their catalog to understand their aesthetic. They typically open for submissions in specific reading periods announced on their website and social media; unsolicited manuscripts outside these windows are generally not considered. Include a brief cover letter that contextualizes your work and its connection to the press's mission. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify them immediately if your work is placed elsewhere. Response times can be lengthy (3-6 months), so patience is advised. They do not charge reading fees for most calls, but occasional contests may have a fee.

Please submit only in response to a call for submissions. We do not publish commercial or genre fiction or general nonfiction, YA or children’s books. Please do not query.