Submissions are currently OPEN
Sept. 22-Oct. 31
Elyssar Press Manuscript Submission Guidelines
Elyssar Press is currently accepting full manuscript submissions. We are looking for compelling, high-quality work to add to our publishing slate.
Please review the following guidelines carefully before submitting your work.
Submission Window
Open Date: Sept. 22, 2026
Close Date: Oct. 31, 2026
Note: Submissions received outside of this window will not be reviewed. Submissions with no attached file will not be considered.
What We Are Looking For
Accepted Genres: Creative Non-Fiction/Narrative Non-Fiction, Poetry, Fiction, Anthologies, Children’s Books
What We Do Not Accept: Partial or unedited drafts
Formatting Requirements
To ensure our reading team can easily review your work, please adhere to standard manuscript formatting:
Submit your full manuscript as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file.
Use a standard, readable font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12pt).
Double-space the text (unless it is poetry).
Include page numbers.
Ensure the title of the work and your author name are on the title page.
Submission Materials
Please include the following in your submission:
Author Info: Include a brief author biography, any relevant publishing history or credentials (resume is acceptable), and your contact information.
Synopsis: A short outline or overview of the manuscript.
Full Manuscript: The completed, polished work.
How to Submit
Please submit all materials to the Submission Portal below.
Use the subject line format: SUBMISSION: [Author Last Name] - [Manuscript Title]
Response Time
We review every submission carefully. Please allow 8–12 weeks after the close of the submission window for a response. If you have not heard from us by that time, you may follow up via email at publisher@elyssarpress.com