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A publishing inquiry, an anthology submission, and a request for editing or design begin in different places.
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Publishing inquiries
Proposals for poetry collections and art books are welcome. We occasionally consider completed manuscripts in other areas. Begin with a short introduction and please wait to send the full work until requested.
Introduce your bookCentral Valley writing
The Canny Valley
Our forthcoming anthology will welcome poetry, stories, creative nonfiction, and hybrid work. Submissions are not open yet; you can read the planned guidelines now.
Read the guidelinesPaid services
Editing and design
For a book you are preparing to publish, or an existing book that needs a new edition, we offer selected editorial, design, and production work. The scope, schedule, and price are agreed in writing.
Explore servicesA request for paid services is considered separately from a publishing inquiry. An inquiry does not promise publication or create an agreement.