Submissions

Woodhall Press welcomes agented and un-agented manuscript submissions. We have published emerging writers, poet laureates, and New York Times best-selling authors. We are interested in works that surprise, delight, and shatter norms. We endeavor to respond to all submissions as quickly as possible. We also understand the importance of exploring all opportunities for your work and welcome simultaneous submissions. If your manuscript is accepted elsewhere, we’d appreciate it if you could notify us at your earliest convenience. Thank you for connecting with Woodhall Press.

Manuscript Submissions

Woodhall Press is committed to publishing diverse voices and welcomes submissions from underrepresented writers. We accept agented and un-agented manuscript submissions and there is never a reading fee.

Poetry: Submissions are Currently Closed for Poetry

include pitch letter in the body of your email
please send 3-5 poems with your pitch letter
send pitch & poems within the text of the email to: submissions@woodhallpress.com.

Fiction: We Are Currently Accepting Fiction Submissions

include a pitch letter in the body of your email
please send the first three chapters of your novel
format: within the text of an email sent to submissions@woodhallpress.com.

Nonfiction: Submissions are Currently Closed for Nonfiction

include a pitch letter in the body of your email
please send the first three chapters of your book
format: within the text of an email sent to submissions@woodhallpress.com.

Please do not send manuscripts or files as attachments.

Now Open Through 4/15: The 2026 CT Lit Anthology

The Connecticut Literary Anthology is an annual collection celebrating poetry and prose by Nutmeg State scribes. We are seeking all genres of new and unpublished writing.

Prose: up to 3500 Words (Flash, Nonfiction, Fiction, Dramatic Writing, Essays)

Poetry: up to three poems

You may submit in multiple genres, but only one piece per genre. Please include a brief cover letter & your work in the body of the email. Connecticut authors only.

Email submissions to ctlitanthology@gmail.com by midnight on April 15th.