Livingston Press publishes topics such as Southern literature and quirky fiction. Currently emphasizing novels. "Except for our Tartt First Fiction Award, we will not accept unsolicited material until 2007."
Editor's Note: Reads mss in March only.
Seeking: SHORT STORY COLLECTIONS
Experimental
Literary
off-beat or Southern
Established: 1974
Accepts: Query with SASE
Recent Titles:
The Soft Room, by Karen Heuler
B. Horror and Other Stories, by Wendell Mayo
How to Contact:
E-Mail: jwt@uwa.edu
Freelance facts: Responds in 1 Month to queries
Receives 100% of books from unagented writers.
Receives 50% of books from first time authors.
Publishes 10-12 titles/year.
Tips: When sending fiction, send the first three chapters of a novel, or the first three stories of a collection.
We take our "offbeat & Southern" to mean and/or, by the way. About a third of our authors write Southern stories. By "offbeat," we mean stylistically, mostly--either in the form or the author's language.
"Our readers are interested in literature, often quirky literature that emphasizes form and style. Please visit our website for current needs."
Submission method: Simultaneous submissions
Query with SASE
Manuscript guidelines available at website.
Website:
livingstonpress.uwa.edu |
