Issue Six Hundred Fifty Three

Ten Manuscript Publishers Open to Direct Submissions in December 2025

This list focuses on ten publishers that we are excited about that are open to submissions this month. Some are only open for a short period of time, others will be open the whole month and beyond. At least four of these are presses we have not covered previously. Please note that if a publisher…
Issue Six Hundred Fifty Three Special Feature

Wild Greens: Now Seeking Submissions

Wild Greens is a delightfully eclectic online magazine. They publish poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as art, handcrafts, music, and more: “We call ourselves a greens because we envision our magazine as a common space to be shared by all artists, and a meeting area for all kinds of creative endeavors.” You can…
Creative Non Fiction Electronic Fiction Issue Six Hundred Fifty Three Literary Journals Poetry

Bait and Switch: Editing Fees Built into Contracts

I have been covering the publishing industry for over a decade now, reviewing a minimum of fifty-two publishers a year. I visit approximately ten publishers websites for everyone one I will actually review. I can only review publishers that match Authors Publish’s Guiding Principles. I also keep a careful eye out for red flags, and…
Issue Six Hundred Fifty Three Special Feature

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