Submit your chapbook

Submit your chapbook below! Submissions are free thanks to the generosity of our Supporting Members.

Selected chapbooks will be offered a standard publishing agreement. This agreement will detail the royalty rate on copies sold, royalty payment schedule, and verify that we have permission to publish. Published chapbooks will receive an ISBN indicating it was published by Train River Publishing along with worldwide library and retail distribution.

If you’re unsure of what a chapbook is or need a refresher please check out our free Chapbook Course. If you have any questions please let us know.

submission guidelines

  • You are the true author and have not engaged in plagiarism or fraud.

  • The submitted collection is original and previously unpublished.

  • You will not be charged a fee to submit.

  • Simultaneous submissions are accepted.

  • You may submit multiple chapbooks. Please submit each chapbook separately.

  • Submitting below will not affect your rights or ownership of your work.

  • All forms and styles of writing and visual art are eligible for submission.

  • You do not need to include a cover design.

  • Your manuscript is complete and you do not feel it requires additional editing.

Thank you for supporting independent poetry

We are honored you chose to submit your chapbook for publication consideration with us. Our chapbook submissions are free thanks to the generosity of our Supporting Members. Here are some fun facts about our organization:

  • We never charge any submission, reading, or editing fees.

  • Our books are available to borrow from local, public, and university libraries.

  • We currently reach an audience of over 80,000 readers each week.

  • We have published 10 books, including multiple international bestsellers, since our launch in 2019.

  • We have published thousands of poets and writers from around the world.

If you love what we do, we hope you’ll consider supporting our efforts. Become a Supporting Member today to ensure we can continue to eliminate barriers to entry, offer educational resources, and provide opportunities for poets and writers.

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