Press · Portland, OR
YesYes Books
YesYes Books is a dynamic independent press based in Portland, Oregon, publishing provocative collections of poetry, fiction, and experimental art since 2011. The press offers both full-length print collections and pocket-sized chapbooks—including limited-run Vinyl45s and Blue Note Editions—alongside digital editions. Their acclaimed catalog has earned major national honors including the American Book Award, Lambda Literary Awards, and the Kate Tufts Discovery Award. YesYes Books welcomes bold, fresh voices across regular open reading periods and annual book contests.
Open to poets
- Magazine submissions. Dec 28–Mar 15 (or until cap reached). Fee: $25. Pays: $1,000 advance, 15–25% royalties, 40 author copies, $500 toward tour expenses. Simultaneous submissions: allowed; withdraw if accepted elsewhere.
- Vinyl 45 Chapbook Prize for Poetry and Prose. May 1–Jun 30 (or until 400 entries). Fee: $20. Pays: $500 prize, publication, 50 author copies, $250 toward tour expenses. Simultaneous submissions: allowed; withdraw if accepted elsewhere.
Official site: yesyesbooks.com. Please confirm the details there before you submit.
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