For Gertrude, the annual literary arts journal of Gertrude Press
Gertrude accepts manuscripts from new and established writers and artists. Subject matter need not be LGBTQA-specific and we welcome writers and artists from all backgrounds. We accept simultaneous submissions with notification. We do not accept previously published work. Please note that we do not publish novels. We read chapbook manuscripts ONLY through our annual competition.
Response time is nine to twelve months and varies based on when the submission was received.
Poetry
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Submit up to six poems of any subject matter. There is no line limit; however, poems less than 60 lines are preferable.SUBMIT
Fiction
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Fiction/Novel Excerpts*: Submit one to two pieces, double-spaced, up to 3000 words, of any subject matter. Include a word count for each piece in your cover letter.Please note that Gertrude Press does not publish novels at this time.
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Creative Non-Fiction
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Submit one to two pieces, double-spaced, up to 3000 words, of any subject matter. Include a word count for each piece in your cover letter.Interviews: Please query the editor by email with your proposal.
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Art
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Gertrude showcases one visual artist per issue, including full-color cover and six to eight black and white images inside the journal. Please upload images or include links to website URLs in your submissions. If you need to send slides or prints, please send copies only (no originals) to the attention of the art editor at: Gertrude Press, PO Box 83948, Portland OR 97283.SUBMIT
Poetry Chapbook Competition - $17.00
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Each year Gertrude Press publishes two chapbooks; one fiction and one poetry. These attractive collections will include a unique cover in a limited press run. Submit your work for consideration!Writer Compensation:
$100 cash award
50 complimentary copies of the chapbook
Chapbooks will be distributed to subscribers, libraries, and bookstores carrying Gertrude, the Press’ annual literary journal.
Guidelines:
* Submit 16-20 pages of poetry.
* Indicate which poems have been previously published and by whom. Unpublished poems are welcome.
* Poetry may be of any subject matter and writers from all backgrounds are encouraged to submit.
* Contest is blind judged. Please DO NOT include any identifying information on your manuscript.
* Include a cover letter with name, address, email and phone for notification.
* Indicate how you learned of the contest in your cover letter.
* $17 Online Submission Fee
* Submissions accepted beginning September 15, 2011 until April 15, 2012 (postmark deadline).
SUBMIT
Fiction Chapbook Competition - $17.00
(pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf, odt)
Each year Gertrude Press publishes two chapbooks; one fiction and one poetry. These attractive collections will include a unique cover in a limited press run. Submit your work for consideration!Writer Compensation:
$100 cash award
50 complimentary copies of the chapbook
Chapbooks will be distributed to subscribers, libraries, and bookstores carrying Gertrude, the Press’ annual literary journal.
Guidelines:
* Submit 16-20 pages of short fiction or a self-contained novel excerpt.
* Indicate which selections have been previously published and by whom. Unpublished pieces are welcome.
* Fiction may be of any subject matter and writers from all backgrounds are encouraged to submit.
* Contest is blind judged. Please DO NOT include any identifying information on your manuscript.
* Include a cover letter with name, address, email and phone for notification.
* Indicate how you learned of the contest in your cover letter.
* $17 Online Submission Fee
* Submissions accepted beginning September 15, 2011 until April 15, 2012 (postmark deadline).
SUBMIT