23 May 2011

Arktoi Books Seeking Poetry by Lesbian Writers for 2011

Post date: 23 May 2011
Deadline: 30 November 2011

Arktoi Books, an imprint of Red Hen Press, specializing in the work of lesbian authors, is calling for book-length submissions of poetry for 2011.


READING SCHEDULE

* 2011: poetry
* 2012: fiction
* 2013: poetry
* 2014: nonfiction

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

* 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.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: eloisekleinhealy@mac.com

For submissions: eloisekleinhealy@mac.com

Website: http://www.arktoi.com/
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