How to Submit: Getting Your Writing Published with Literary Magazines and Small Presses

A comprehensive guide to getting published and building a literary reputation through small presses and magazines — and taking ownership of your own publishing life

This essential guide is the first of its kind to chart a path to publication that is writer led, community based, and accessible to all. How to Submit speaks to writers who want to publish short stories, essays, or poems in literary magazines, as well as to those looking for a fresh route to publishing a full-length book. Whether you’re a first-time submitter or you have experience sending out your work, How to Submit provides you with the tools and knowledge to successfully share your writing. It’s also a manifesto for finding joy in the process, arguing that seeking publication should give writers energy, not take it from them. Perfect for writers of any genre, How to Submit demystifies the independent publishing landscape for those seeking a place for their work that really feels like home.

Dennis James Sweeney’s books have been published with Autumn House Press, Essay Press, Ricochet Editions, and Stillhouse Press, among others, and his writing has appeared in outlets such as Ecotone, The Southern Review, Witness, and The New York Times. Sweeney lives, writes, and teaches in Amherst, Massachusetts.