Glass Lyre is an independent literary press interested in publishing poetry collections, chapbooks, select short & flash fiction, and the occasional anthology.
Poetry Book Publishers
This is our listings of Poetry Book Publishers. These publishers are publishing books of poetry or collections of poems. All information in these listings are from the publishers. We do our best to keep these listings updated. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us. If you have a question about the information listed here, please contact the publisher. If you have a general question about the listing, please contact our admin. If you are looking to publish works with publishers concerned with poetry, these listings may help you.
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Gold Line Press
Gold Line Press
- Website: https://dornsife.usc.edu/goldlinepress/
- Accepts unagented submissions: Yes
- Size: Indie publisher, Small press
- Location: Los Angeles, US
- Genres: Poetry, Fiction
- Categories: Book Publisher, Chapbook Publishers, Fiction Book Publishers, Literary Book Publishers, Online Submissions, Poetry Book Publishers
Category: Book Publisher, Chapbook Publishers, Fiction Book Publishers, Literary Book Publishers, Online Submissions, Poetry Book Publishers
Grace Notes Books (Closed)
Grace Notes Books Website: DEFUNCT From the Publisher Grace Notes Books is an independent publisher of high quality trade paperbacks, specializing in poetry collections, short fiction or essay collections, and novels. Submissions We do not have genre restrictions but we prefer works that seek to combine the art of “literary” writing with the craft of
Graywolf Press
Graywolf Press is an independent non-profit publisher committed to the discovery and promotion of contemporary literature. Since our founding in 1974, we have championed extraordinary poetry, short story collections, novels, memoirs, and essays that represent diverse voices and perspectives from around the world.
Inknbeans Press
We’re a medium sized publisher with the intimate approach of a small press. Every author is a part of the team, and each book is a treasure to be treated with respect and admiration.
Joffe Books
Joffe Books
- Website: https://www.joffebooks.com/
- Accepts unagented submissions: Yes
- Size: Indie publisher, Small press
- Location: London, GB
- Genres: Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Women’s Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, True Crime, Diverse Literature, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and Fiction
Kore Press
Kore Press was founded in 1993 by the creative efforts of book designer Lisa Bowden and poet Karen Falkenstrom. Kore’s vision has been to publish and distribute excellent works of literary and artistic
Library Tales Publishing
Library Tales Publishing
- Website: https://www.librarytalespublishing.com/
- Accepts unagented submissions: Yes
- Size: Indie publisher, Mid size
- Location: New York City, US
Genres: Academic, Adventure, African-American, Art, Memoirs, Catholic, Children’s, Comics & Graphic Novels, Cookbook, DIY, Fantasy, Feminism, Fiction, Health, Historical Fiction, History, Horror, Humor, LGBTQ+, Literary Fiction, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story, True Crime, and Young Adult
Mason J. Press
Welcome to the Mason J. Press and Review. We are an independently owned, operated, and locally (Vancouver, Washington) originated publishing house.
Melville House
Melville House is an independent publisher based in Brooklyn. Founded in 2001, they publish literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, poetry, classics, and translations.
Middle Island Press >
Middle Island Press specializes in poetry chapbooks. We function somewhere between a micro-press and a vanity press with three separate options according to quality of work and past sales success of the poet’s work. Our stapled chapbooks are the finest in quality that we have come across. Because of the sturdy weight of paper that we use, our chapbooks resemble actual small books.
Neon Books
Neon Books publishes chapbooks and pamphlets alongside Neon Literary Magazine. We are set to release about three or four titles a year, with a particular focus on poetry and short fiction.
New Directions
New Directions publishes mostly poetry and fiction, with some nonfiction and drama.
Oberlin College Press
Oberlin College Press is a nonprofit literary press based at Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio. The overall goal of the press, staffed mostly by poets who volunteer their time and student interns who wish to learn about all aspects of publishing,
Opportunity Publishing (Closed)
Opportunity Publishing is an independent publisher of quality contemporary poetry anthologies by emerging and established poets worldwide. We specialize in producing quality printed anthologies featuring thoughtful, sophisticated, mature, nuanced, urbane poetry that appeals to discerning poetry enthusiasts worldwide
Plain View Press
Plain View Press is a 35-year-old issue-based literary publishing house. We have published 350 titles presenting the work of almost 500 national and international writers.
Riddle Brook Publishing LLC
Each year, thousands of aspiring writers submit their works to agents and publishers, only to be told that there’s no room for the “new.”
Romaniuk Publishing
Romaniuk Publishing, established in 2024 and based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in transforming ideas into beautifully crafted books using advanced
SkyShark Publishers
SkyShark Publishers is an author-centric traditional publisher based near Athens, GA, founded by two professionals who combine expertise in IT infrastructure
SpringGun Press
SpringGun is a not-for-profit web-based journal and print based press promoting all forms of previously unpublished quality contemporary writing and interdisciplinary digital art. We are interested in the internet as a medium both for its networking potential and accessibility; we want to create a platform for newer art forms to emerge and pull new intelligent voices into the literary fold