Press · Detroit, Michigan, USA
Aquarius Press
Founded in 1999 in Detroit, Michigan, Aquarius Press is an independent publisher led by Heather Buchanan. Through its flagship literary imprint, Willow Books, the press champions poets and writers of color across poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama. Alongside single-author collections, it publishes acclaimed anthologies and hosts annual reading series and literary festivals. Submissions for competitions and anthology calls are accepted digitally via Submittable.
Open to poets
- Summer Poetry Chapbook Competition. Open through August 29, 2026. Pays: $500 prize upon publication, 20 copies, and nationwide distribution ($250 runner-up prize).
Official site: aquariuspress.net. Please confirm the details there before you submit.
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