M ansfield Press currently publishes poetry, fiction and literary non-fiction. For poetry, please send the entire manuscript to the Mansfield address. For prose, please send a couple of chapters along with an outline of the entire book. Except in very rare circumstances, it is unlikely that Mansfield will accept a manuscript from someone who has no publishing history. Publishing in magazines and literary journals is an indication that the writer is serious and has had some experience with the editorial process. Please include a list of publication credits with every submission.
Due to the volume of submissions, it can take us up to six months to respond. Because of this, we accept multiple submissions. Please indicate if you have sent your manuscript anywhere else, and be patient—you will have your answer eventually.
All submissions should include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. If you want the entire manuscript back, please include appropriate postage. Due to the high cost of Canada Post, we recommend that you include a letter-size envelope for the response and allow us to recycle the manuscript. Do not send the only copy of your work; we cannot assume responsibility for its return.
