Submissions
Writing Space Press publishes carefully edited anthologies of poetry and short prose.
We are interested in writing that values clarity, restraint, and craft — work that trusts the reader and rewards rereading.
We publish deliberately and selectively. Our books are curated, not aggregated.
Submissions are open from 6 February 2026 until 3 April 2026.
Submissions will not be accepted before this date.We are unable to consider work submitted outside this window.
We aim to respond to all submissions by 29 May 2026.
Due to volume, we are unable to provide individual feedback on declined submissions.
What we are looking for
We welcome submissions of:
– Poetry
– Short prose (fiction or reflective nonfiction)
We are drawn to writing that:
– observes rather than lectures
– trusts implication
– avoids bloat and over-explanation
– holds its nerve
We are not interested in:
– manifestos or polemic
– unworked personal writing presented as finished work
– trend-led or topical performance
– work that relies on explanation instead of craft
Length and format
A Reading Space (working title) is a small-format, pocket-sized anthology designed for brief, attentive reading — moments of pause and reflection that reward rereading.
For this reason, we are interested in short, self-contained pieces.
Poetry:
– Up to 40 lines per poem
– Shorter poems are welcome
Short prose:
– Up to 800 words per piece
– Flash-length and compressed forms are particularly welcome
Please submit no more than two pieces per contributor in total.
Longer works or multiple submissions beyond this limit will not be considered.
Human-authored work
Writing Space Press publishes human-authored writing.
AI tools may be used for limited support purposes (such as spelling or grammar), but not for the generation, shaping, or rewriting of creative content. The creative work must be the contributor’s own, reflecting their judgement, voice, and intent.
How to submit
Please submit by email to: submissions@writingspacepress.com
Attachments: Word (.doc / .docx) or PDF
Please include a brief note (2–3 sentences) explaining why this piece suits Writing Space Press.
Please include a brief third-person biographical note (50–75 words). This will not form part of the editorial decision.
Do not paste work into the body of the email.
Reprints
We are open to considering previously published work, provided it has not appeared in a book or anthology.
Please clearly note where and when the work was first published.
The inclusion of reprinted material is at the editors’ discretion.
Rights and fees
Contributors retain full copyright in their work.
Writing Space Press publishes under a non-exclusive licence.
We charge no submission or publication fees.
Writing Space Press bears all financial, legal, and organisational risk associated with publication.
Where an anthology generates surplus income beyond production costs and the publisher’s organiser’s return, contributors may participate in a shared royalty pool. No payment is guaranteed.
Withdrawal
Contributors may withdraw work at any time prior to formal acceptance.
Once a piece has been accepted and the contributor agreement signed, withdrawal is not permitted except in exceptional circumstances.
Where withdrawal is agreed after acceptance, the contributor may be responsible for any reasonable costs incurred as a result of that withdrawal.
Contributor copies
Contributors may purchase copies of the anthology at a discounted contributor rate. There is no obligation to do so.
Please read this page carefully before submitting.