The Publishing Process: 9 Steps at Elyssar Press

At Elyssar Press, we publish a book in nine steps. The process begins with the writer submitting their work via our online submission portal.
Countdown to SMOL Fair: Small Presses Gather for Virtual Fest

SMOL Fair is a virtual book fair happening “live” from March 19 to March 26, 2022. As a bonus share, Elyssar Press is giving away two copies of The Beirut Call to attendees.
Can Beirut Recover? Artists Reflect on the August 4th Blast in Lebanon

August 4th, 2021 marks the one-year anniversary of the devastating explosion in Beirut, Lebanon. Today, artists are still demanding change.
Beyond Birds & Answers: Interview Spotlight

In this interview, Jess Yowell of Elyssar Press got to sit down with Alice Pero and and Vera Campion to discuss their collaborative book called Beyond Birds and Answers.
“We Had to Do Something.” Spotlight on The Beirut Call Book Launch

The Virtual Book Launch of “The Beirut Call,” celebrates a crucial anthology about resilience & resistance culture in Lebanon. The Beirut Call (Elyssar Press, 2021) features artists, poets, authors, and activists, whose academics testimonials, analyses, narratives, and stories inspire and demand social change.
Art as a Political Tool: The Beirut Call Interview

This collection from Elyssar Press features the work of 21 artists, poets, professors, and activists, who together are exploring the theme of how—in the words of Dr. Mitri Raheb—“art is a necessity” and “a political tool.”