Website
Type Of Organization
Chapbook
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
Now in our 18th year, Slate Roof Press is member-run and committed to publishing the best new voices in poetry with a focus on Massachusetts and regional poets. Each poet works with our member/master letterpress printer Ed Rayher to design their books, which feature letterpress covers, local artwork, special papers, and hand-sewn bindings. We are also focused on the collaborative process among our members. Membership requires a three-year work commitment, with an average of 8-10 hours of work per month, including a monthly business meeting. Typical member tasks include reviewing manuscripts, managing consignment accounts and mailing lists, printing and assembling books, editing and design, accounting, promotion, and readings.
Social Media Platforms Used
Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr
Is Your Group Affiliated With A University, Portal Or Other Agency?
no
Primary Editor/Contact Person
Janet MacFadyen
Contact Title
Managing Editor
Publishes
poetry
Recent Awards Received
Last 7 books have been reviewed in the Boston Globe
Representative Authors
Richard Wollman, Susan Glass, Amanda Doster
Submissions Policy
We accept submissions during our yearly Chapbook Contest/Elyse Wolf Prize competition. Our reading fee is $10/submission with sliding scale available. We occasionally consider unsolicited manuscripts.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
No
Submission Guidelines URL
Simultaneous Submissions Accepted
yes
Reading Period
Varies
Reporting Time
2 - 3 months
Author Payments
copies
Contests
annual Slate Roof Press Chapbook contest/Elyse Wolf Prize
Number Of Unpaid Staff
2 + 4-6 members
Year Founded
2004
Number Of Books Published Per Year
1-2
Titles In Print
18
Percentage Of Above Available Digitally
2%
Chapbook
100
Average Price Per Book
17
Average Price Per E-Book
$8
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