Submit to Loblolly Press.
Submimssions are currently closed. Submissions open November 1st - December 31st each year. Submissions outside of this time period will not be considered.
Loblolly Press is seeking submissions that embody a profound sense of place, particularly focusing on the Southern and Appalachian regions. We encourage writers to embrace the bold and distinct characteristics of the region, drawing inspiration from the natural world that surrounds them. Preferably, submissions will convey a strong and unique relationship with the landscape. As a Press based in Asheville, NC, we prioritize writers and submissions from Asheville and the surrounding area.
Unfortunately, we are not able to accept submissions from writers living outside of the United States.
What to Know Before Submitting
Check out some additional information + FAQs before submitting.At Loblolly Press, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable literary community. We champion voices from marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds, particularly queer, BIPOC, rural, elder, and neurodivergent writers from the American South, ensuring their stories are heard and celebrated. Through our publications, we aim to reflect the diversity and richness of southern experiences, creating a space where all voices are valued and respected.
We publish full-length poetry and short story collections (and the occasional novel), and we would love to read a sample of your work to see if we'd be a good fit. Please fill out our form and attach a sample of your work:
- For poetry, 10 poems.
- For short fiction, 3 stories.
- For novels, the first 2 chapters.
After you submit, our team will read your submission within one month and reach out to you with a decision. We are not able to give individual feedback on submissions.
If the submission feels like a good fit, we will follow up to ask for the full manuscript for your project. Please do not submit a sample of your work before your manuscript is ready for submission as well.
