Toadlily Press

There are presently no open calls for submissions.

Toadlily Press is pleased to announce open submissions for the ninth volume of our Quartet Series, four chapbook-length collections by four poets to be published in a full-length book. Authors of selected manuscripts will receive $100 and 25 copies of the book.

Guidelines:
  • There are no restrictions on style or subject. Only original poetry (no translations) written by a single person is eligible. The poems may be related to each other, but need not be centered on a character, theme or narrative.
  • Manuscripts should be 16-18 pages, only one poem per page. Pages should be numbered. Each selected poet’s final section of the book will contain 14 pages of poetry.
  • Each manuscript must include a Table of Contents and acknowledgements for previously published poems
  • Submissions submitted before January 1 or after February 15 will not be read
  • Simultaneous submissions are accepted. Please notify us immediately if accepted elsewhere.
What makes our process different is that at least two editors read each submission; all editors read semi-finalists. Manuscripts are not read anonymously. Poets can be assured their work will receive thorough, thoughtful consideration. Due to time limitations, editors do not routinely comment on submissions. However, once a manuscript is chosen, we edit closely with the poet. Changes may be made at that time. All design and elements of style decisions are made by the editors.
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