Guidelines

Submissions

Sourdough Press is open to brief project notes from writers working in poetry, literary horror, strange fiction, and small-edition forms.

Current status

Currently reading select queries

Send a concise note first. The press asks for full manuscripts only when a project appears aligned with the list.

Narrative poetry with a clear atmosphere or recurring image system.
Literary horror and strange fiction built around character, place, and restraint.
Chapbooks, novellas, and hybrid projects that suit a focused small-press edition.
Work that feels precise, durable, and comfortable with a little unease.

Unfinished drafts without a clear project shape.
High-volume genre series, screenplay pitches, or unrelated commercial proposals.
Projects looking for rush publication or guaranteed placement.
Material that depends on shock value without craft, voice, or emotional stakes.

A short project description of 300 words or less.
A brief author note with relevant publication history if available.
A sample of 10 to 20 pages pasted or linked in a simple format.
A clear note about whether the project is complete, in revision, or still developing.
Contact information and any timing details the press should know.

Send a Query

Use the contact form to send a concise project note. Attachments are not required for the first message unless requested later.

Editorial Review

If the project seems aligned with the list, the press may ask for more pages, a full manuscript, or a conversation about fit.

Next Steps

Selected projects move slowly and deliberately, with attention to edition shape, positioning, and long-term care.

Before sending work

The strongest submissions usually understand the press tone: intimate, atmospheric, carefully shaped, and a little uneasy.