What Coffee House Press Publishes

Coffee House Press publishes literary novels, full-length short story collections, poetry, creative nonfiction, book-length essays, and essay collections. CHP does not accept submissions of anthologies or books for children or young adults.

Please familiarize yourself with our books to see if your work and our list are compatible. 

How to Submit a Manuscript

We are not currently accepting submissions. Please check back later for information on our next open reading period. 

Any queries, agented and otherwise, should be sent to submissions@coffeehousepress.org.

The review process for full-length manuscripts can take up to 4–6 months, or longer in some instances. We appreciate your patience when submitting your manuscript. Phone calls, emails, or letters of inquiry will not hasten the process.

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