Types of Work Accepted:
- We accept a wide range of fiction and non-fiction, including short stories, poetry, novels, and chapbooks.
- We have no specific genre restrictions and welcome all—from literary fiction to memoirs, from fantasy to historical non-fiction.
Manuscript Formatting:
- Submissions should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Use a standard, readable font such as Times New Roman, 12-point size.
- Manuscripts should be double-spaced with 1-inch margins.
- There are no strict word count limits, but generally, short stories and kidlit should be under 12,000 words, novellas between 12,000 to 40,000 words, and novels between 40,000 and 150,000 words. Chapbooks should be around around 40-60 pages.
Review Process:
- We reply to all manuscripts within six months of receipt.
- We only accept original works that have not been published elsewhere, with the exception of individual poems, stories, or essays within a collection.
- In non-fiction submissions, we do not accept works that promote hate speech, discrimination, or other unethical content.
- In fiction & poetry, we recognize that characters and narratives may encompass a wide range of perspectives, including those that are challenging or controversial. It is understood that the actions and views of characters in a work of fiction are not necessarily endorsements of such behavior or ideologies. However, we expect fiction submissions to handle sensitive topics with thoughtfulness and intelligence and we do not publish depictions of gratuitous evil with no literary significance.
- We are committed to publishing a wide range of voices and stories. We strongly encourage submissions from authors of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
- If there are any significant updates to your submission or author profile, please let us know!
What we're looking for:
Manuscripts that will produce a book of approximately 100 pages (count includes poems, front and back matter, blank pages, and section pages).
Include contact information with snail mail address on thetitle page (we do not read anonymous submissions).
One-inch margins all around. No double-space.
Include Table of Contents
Include page numbers.
Include an acknowledgments page that lists journals and poem titles. Format as a list, not in paragraph form. Poems previously published in a chapbook should also be indicated as such on the Acknowledgments page. Include the title of the poem and the title of the chapbook.
In a cover letter area include a brief bio and a 4-6 sentence description of your manuscript—in your own words. Do not send a blurb.
We recommend that at least 25% of the poems have been previously published.
Simultaneous submission is acceptable but please withdraw your manuscript immediately if it's accepted elsewhere.
If you are resubmitting a revision of a previously rejected manuscript, please describe the revisions you have made to your manuscript.
TYPE SET GROW is committed to publishing outstanding books of poetry by outstanding poets. We intend to fully support our poets. We will edit your manuscript and work with you on revisions. We expect our poets to actively engage in promoting their books. We require our poets to maintain a dedicated website and to be a member of Facebook.
Our books are 6 x 9, paperback, color cover, printed spine.
We are committed to publishing accepted titles within 6 months of acceptance. We do not maintain a long list of books-in-waiting.
We offer a standard contract and 25% royalty payments are made quarterly.
We do accept submissions from outside the US and are committed to publishing historically marginalized voices.