For Book Publication:
Measure Press considers full-length manuscripts of poetry, criticism, and poetry instruction for publication year-round. To submit a manuscript, please follow these guidelines:
- Poetry manuscripts should contain between 50 and 80 pages of poetry (textbooks and books of criticism will, of course, vary considerably);
- Poems should be single-spaced; prose should be double-spaced;
- We do not consider chapbooks or excerpts from full-length collections;
- We do not charge a reading fee, and all books are published under a standard royalty contract;
- Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but please notify us immediately if your manuscript is accepted elsewhere;
- Manuscripts should be submitted in one electronic file (MS Word, PDF, or RTF format only) and should include a cover letter, an acknowlegments page, and your contact information.
- Please submit all manuscripts via email at rgriffi_2000@icloud.com, and please be sure to title your email as "Book Submission";
- Please allow 3-4 months for our staff to read and consider your manuscript.