Hit a nerve for Hidden Peak

Hidden Peak Press is an independent publisher of poetry and fiction. The editorial team like to publish ‘gut-punch free verse and eye-opening prose from across the US and abroad’. The editorial team call themselves ‘a no-frills, cut-to-the-core publisher,’ which is ‘the place for relevant, grounded, engaging and sublime literature.’ Check their website, guidelines and the publisher’s list. Note that ‘the only steadfast rule here at Hidden Peak Press is: ‘Do not bore us.’

When the magazine, Hidden Peak Review, is open to submissions the editor welcomes subs of poetry or short fiction. Writers may email five poems or one short fiction story of no more than 10,000 words as a doc attachment. Check the Do Not Submit list which includes ‘rhyming/form poetry, fan fiction, romance or anything that might otherwise be mistaken for Hallmark.’

For full-length works submit by email the full completed manuscript. Poetry manuscripts should be 70 to 120 pages. There is no page limit on fiction. Email the book with Book submission, and surname in the subject line or Poetry submission and surname. Don’t forget full contact details in the body of the email along with a brief bio up to 250 words. Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but not multiple subs or reprints.

Response time is ‘usually 1 to 2 months, but could be faster. Rights and royalties are discussed with the contract but usually include First North American Serial Rights and First Electronic Rights.

Website: https://hiddenpeakpress.com