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Type Of Publisher
Press
Genres Published
Essays, Fiction, Poetry, Translation, Visual Art
Year Established
1998
Address
Arlington, VA
Name
Robert L. Giron
Title
Editor in Chief
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
We publish literary work in English, Spanish, and French. In addition, we sponsor annual contests for the best LGBTQ poem and the best short story. In alternate years, we have a contest for the best novel and the collection of poetry. We also publish art, essay, fiction, and poetry in our ejournal, ArLiJo.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Submission Guidelines URL
Reading Period
Varies
Response Time
3 - 4 months
Author Payments
royalties, cash, copies
Contests
Best LGBTQ poem, best Short Story, best novel, best poetry collection. www.givalpress.com or www.givalpress.submittable.com
Distributors
Ingram; Baker & Taylor; Whitaker
Do You Have Any Cover Letter Advice?
Don't address unknown editors on a first name basis. Keep your letters professional and behave in an ethical manner. Courtesy carries one more than you might expect.
What Do You Look For In A Submission?
Good writing and work that fits our press's focus/mission.
What Advice Do You Have For First-time Submitters?
Read/visit our website before submitting work.
Do You Have A Favorite Unsolicited Submission Discovery Or Anecdote?
My husband heard a radio caller say to Stephanie Miller that her book should be in print, not just as an ebook; we approached Stephanie Miller and we published her book.
Who Is Your Ideal Reader?
One who likes a story or poetry with good plot and characters mixed with an original voice.
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