SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED

Butter Press centers queer, non-binary and transgender voices. We seek to publish emerging and established artists alike. Simultaneous submissions are welcome, however we ask that we are notified if a piece is accepted elsewhere. We also accept work that has been previously published. 

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We currently accept poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction submissions. All work should be sent by email. Please include a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file with an author bio in the body of the email. We encourage pronouns and portfolio/social media links be included in the bio.

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We ask that if you do not identify as queer, trans, or non-binary, you do not submit. 

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Please note: all submission periods last two months. All submissions will recieve a response after the submission period has closed. 

Submission Guidelines: 

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Send all submissions to   

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POETRY: 

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Please send no more than 5 pages.

Title the email 'POETRY SUBMISSION'. 

Send short bio with submission including preferred pronouns. 

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SHORT FICTION: 

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Please send no more than 3,000 words.

Title the email with 'FICTION SUBMISSION'.

Send short bio with submission including preferred pronouns. 

We accept flash pieces. 

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CREATIVE NON-FICTION:

Please send no more than 3,000 words. 

Title the email with 'CNF SUBMISSION'. 

Send short bio with submission including preferred pronouns. 

We accept flash pieces. 

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VISUAL ART: 

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We are accepting visual art to serve as each issue's cover. One piece will be chosen each issue and will be featured as our home page.

Please send no more than 3 pieces at a time. 

Title the email with 'VISUAL ART SUBMISSION'. 

Send short bio with submission including preferred pronouns. 

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