08 September 2010

Arktoi Books is Looking for Creative Nonfiction and Poetry by Lesbian Authors

Post date: 08 September 2010
Deadline: November 2010

Arktoi Books, an imprint of Red Hen Press, specializing in the work of lesbian authors, is calling for book-length submissions of Creative Nonfiction.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

READING SCHEDULE

* 2010: creative nonfiction
* 2011: poetry

* Each year, submissions will be accepted from August through November. Submissions sent at other times will be returned unread.
* Poetry manuscripts should be between 50 and 80 pages.
* Fiction and nonfiction manuscripts may be of any length.
* Poetry manuscripts should be submitted as an attachment to an email (Microsoft Word file or .pdf file).
* Fiction or nonfiction manuscripts should be submitted hardcopy to:

4350 Allott Avenue
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Include an SASE

* The cover page of the manuscript should include the name, address, phone number, and email address of the writer.
* A cover letter, sent via email with a poetry manuscript (and hardcopy with fiction or nonfiction manuscript), should present a short biographical statement by the writer and and overview of the work.

Manuscripts should be sent to eloisekleinhealy@mac.com, as should inquires about the press.

More information here.
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