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About the press
Word Palace Press is an independent literary publisher and residency program founded in 2012 by poets and translators committed to cross-cultural exchange. Its core mission is to publish works in translation and to host international writers in residencies that foster creative dialogue. The press operates with a quiet, craft-focused ethos, prioritizing literary merit over market trends.
Publishing focus
Word Palace Press is a nonprofit press that publishes poetry.
PoetryCreative NonfictionTranslationChapbookPoetry Collections
Selected authors
Jerome Rothenberg, Sam Hamill, Allen Ginsberg
Calls & opportunities
3 listedManuscript submissions
Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsNo
Unsolicited submissionsYes
Before submitting, review the press's catalog to understand its aesthetic. For residencies, propose a project that engages with translation or cross-cultural themes. Include a clear project description, sample translations (if applicable), and a brief bio. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify promptly if accepted elsewhere. Response times vary; query after three months.
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