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Submission Guidelines

General Submission Information

We welcome unsolicited manuscripts of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and hybrid work. Please read these guidelines carefully before sending us your work.

What We're Looking For

We seek manuscripts that reflect our mission and offer literary excellence, originality, and a distinctive voice. We welcome both emerging and established writers whose work pushes boundaries or explores new creative territory.

Submission Categories

• Poetry collections

  • approx. 60-90pp

• Fiction (short story collections, novellas, novels)

  • approx. 125 k words

• Creative nonfiction (includes memoir)

  • approx. 125 k words

• Hybrid

  • approx. 60–90 pp

Submission Format

• Submit via the Send Your Manuscript form on this page

• Attach your manuscript as a PDF, Word, or plain text file (.pdf, .docx, .doc, .txt)

• Use a readable 12-point serif font (e.g., Times New Roman)

• Double-space prose; single-space poetry

• Include page numbers and your name on each page

• Simultaneous submissions are welcome; please withdraw the work immediately if it is accepted elsewhere

AI Policy

• Yawning Fox Press does not accept AI-generated work. All submissions must be fully copyrightable under U.S. Copyright Office guidelines.

• Any use of AI tools must be disclosed during the submission process. Our expectations align with the ethical guidelines of the Authors Guild.

• Read Our AI Policy →

Cover Letter Requirements

Include a brief cover letter with:

• Your contact information

• A Short bio (2-3 sentences)

• Relevant publication history (if applicable)

• A synopsis of your manuscript (1–2 paragraphs)

Chapbook Contest Specific Guidelines

• Entry fee: None

• Submission period: [TBD]

• Winner receives publication + 10 author copies

• All entrants will be considered for publication

• Include a separate title page with contact information (the manuscript itself should contain no identifying information)

Response Time and Process

• Initial response time: 3–4 months

• We respond to all submissions

• Select submissions may be read by trusted volunteer readers who assist our editorial process in confidence.

• Publication timeline: 12–18 months after acceptance

Rights and Payments

• We acquire first North American rights

• Authors retain all other rights

What Not to Submit

• Previously published work

• Genre fiction (unless primarily literary)

• Self-help, academic, or technical works