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.
Gratitude from Elyssar Press Founder, Katia Aoun Hage–Plus “Books to Watch”

We can’t wait to share our new releases of 2022 with you! Here are a few of our books to watch as the year unfolds.
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.”
Meet Elyssar Press: The Editing Team

As a small team, everyone at Elyssar Press plays a vital role in reviewing, editing, designing, and publishing manuscripts from around the world. The editing team consists of Samar Hage, Jessica Yowell, and Allie Rigby. They are self-professed word nerds who share a love of words.
Meet Elyssar Press & the Team Behind It

There is a new publishing press in Redlands, California and a driven team of sisters behind it. Meet Katia, Nadia, Stefanie, Samar, and Maryse, the five sisters who launched Elyssar Press in 2019.