Cornerstone Press

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Cornerstone Press is a university-affiliated publisher seeking book-length short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction manuscripts, with a particular interest in the Midwest.

Response time info: ~8 days; sourced from The Submission Grinder

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Submission calls

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Book-length short fiction manuscripts are accepted throughout the year for the Legacy Series. Manuscripts should be no more than 70,000 words; the press particularly supports diverse investigations into and experiences with the Midwest.

nonfictionLiterary

Book-length creative nonfiction manuscripts are accepted throughout the year for the Back Home Series. Manuscripts should be no more than 70,000 words; the press particularly supports diverse investigations into and experiences with the Midwest.

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Book-length poetry manuscripts are accepted throughout the year for the Portage Poetry Series. Manuscripts must contain at least 10,000 words and may include a thematic overview in lieu of a synopsis.

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