Brooklyn Arts Press

Reading period: The month of June. We are only able to read one manuscript per author/artist in any given open reading period.

Reading Fee: A book. This year we're asking submitters to purchase a BAP book for $10 in order to help pay the readers of your manuscripts. All money made through book sales—minus shipping fees, book production costs, & Submittable fees—goes directly to our manuscript readers. International submitters will receive an ebook or PDF of their chosen book unless they contact BAP prior to submitting to discuss shipping.

Books to choose from (you will have a chance to pick which one later in the submission process):

Poetry: Erika Jo Brown - I’m Your Huckleberry
Poetry: Joe Pan - Autobiomythography & Gallery
Poetry: Noah Eli Gordon - The Word Kingdom in the Word Kingdom
Poetry: Paige Taggart - Or Replica
Poetry Chapbook: Broc Rossell - Unpublished Poems
Poetry Chapbook: Lauren Russell - Dream-Clung Gone
Short Fiction: Alex Green - Emergency Anthems
Short Fiction: Matt Runkle - The Story of How All Animals Are Equal & Other Tales

Response time: Typically 3-6 months. Depending on the number of manuscripts we receive, & the length of those submissions, certain manuscripts may be held up to 9 months. If you haven't received a response in 6 months, feel free to query us.

Mailing list: Please note that if you submit to us, you will be placed on our mailing list.