Website
Type Of Publisher
Chapbook
Genres Published
Essays, Fiction, Graphic Novels Comics, Poetry, Translation, Visual Art
Year Established
2011
Address
Massapequa, NY
Name
Pete Vanderberg
Title
Founding Editor
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
Ghostbird Press makes chapbooks that join word and image. Recent authors include Rajiv Mohabir, Roger Sedarat and Kimiko Hahn.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Do You Have Any Cover Letter Advice?
Keep it brief - let me know what your project takes inspiration from. I also like to read a brief author bio - what have you published, in what ways do you engage with the writing world, where are you from...
What Do You Look For In A Submission?
I look for strong, evocative, unique use of language. I look for an authentic voice and a subject that compels me to keep reading.
What Advice Do You Have For First-time Submitters?
Be brave. Submit what you hope to publish, not what you think other people want to publish. Take rejection as part of the vocation - have faith and keep writing. And please - follow all submission guidelines.
Do You Have A Favorite Unsolicited Submission Discovery Or Anecdote?
Every time a submission just grabs me and won't let go, I feel like to be able to participate in that story.
Who Is Your Ideal Reader?
My ideal reader is also a writer - a person who questions everything, but also believes that there is a sacred mystery that resonates through us all.
