How to Send Us Your Work: Compass Press accepts submissions of previously unpublished, full-length novels, creative nonfiction, poetry collections, and short story collections from emerging or established authors. Submissions through the online platform submittable. Please create a free account on Submittable to submit to Compass Press. We only accept submissions through Submittable.
Manuscript Formatting: Please submit the first 15 pages of your manuscript in double-spaced 12-point type, preferably Times New Roman, Arial, Helvetica, or a similar typeface. Margins should be one-inch. Pages should be sequentially numbered. The author’s name, address, phone number, and email address should be on the first page. In addition to the manuscript, each submission must include a short synopsis of your work (no more than two pages).
Simultaneous Submissions: We do accept simultaneous submissions, but please notify us immediately if your work has been accepted elsewhere and is no longer up for consideration.
