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vineleavespress.comVine Leaves Press
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Publishing focus
Vine Leaves Press likes to blur the line between commercial and experimental works. They publish biography/autobiography, creative nonfiction, reference books, short story collections, poetry collections, and character-driven novels with a literary bent.
Selected authors
Alexis Paige, Amie McCracken, Ann S. Epstein, Annalisa Crawford, Anne Pinkerton, Apple Gidley, Bauke Kamstra, Cordelia Frances Biddle, Cynthia Newberry Martin, Elaina Battista-Parsons, Emilie-Noelle Provost, Gina Troisi, Jayne Martin, Jessica Bell, Jill Dearman, Joanne Nelson, John McCaffrey, Jon Vreeland, Joseph Lezza, Kate Brandt, Lucy Biederman, Mark Chesnut, Martha Engber, Meg Johnson, Melanie Faith, Roz Morris, Scott Gould, Steve Zettler, Sue Dobson
Calls & opportunities
3 listedManuscript submissions
Vine Leaves Press accepts submissions during specific reading periods, typically announced on their website and social media. They seek novellas (18,000–40,000 words), short story collections, poetry collections, and nonfiction that aligns with their aesthetic of concise, evocative writing. Writers should familiarize themselves with the press's catalog to understand its preferences. Submissions should include a cover letter, synopsis, and the first 10–20 pages. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify promptly if accepted elsewhere. Response times can vary, so patience is advised. The press values professionalism and a clear understanding of its niche.
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12 itemsExplore titles from the press’s catalogue.
The 50-Word Stories of 2026 compiled and edited by John McCaffrey
An Island of One by Mary Anne Moisan
Pageant of the Masters by Steven Belletto
Heartstopping by Theresa Huttlinger Vigour
In the Hands of the Other by Hendrik Taatgen
Rough Music by Alan Humm