At Crescent Street Press, we believe in the transformative power of the written word. We invite authors to submit work that strengthens the human spirit, explores the quiet courage of ordinary lives, and fosters deep empathy within our global community.
Inviting Spirits
Submission Guidelines
Accepted Genres
- Literary Fiction
- Poetry Collections
- Memoir & Biography
- Children's Literature
- Creative Nonfiction
Word Counts
- Short Stories: 2k-5k
- Novels: 50k-90k
- Poetry: 30-50 pages
- Picture Books: < 1k
Formatting
- Double-spaced
- Standard font (12pt)
- PDF or DOCX format
- Include page numbers
Response Times
- Initial Review: 4 weeks
- Detailed Feedback: 8 weeks
- Decisions: 12 weeks
Our Pathway to You
Refine your narrative. Ensure your writing speaks to our shared values of hope and truth.
Prepare essentials. Draft a focused bio and select a ten-page sample of your best writing.
To introduce your work, please email hello@crescentstreetpress.com with a brief query telling us about you and the project, along with up to 10 pages of your manuscript.
Please include the title and genre of the work in your subject line.
We don’t expect perfection in ten pages. We are looking for a voice, an idea, a character, an image, a question—something that makes us want to turn the page.
If we would like to continue reading, we’ll contact you to request additional material.
What rights do I retain if my work is published?
Writers hold full ownership of their creations, providing Crescent Street Press initial serial and non-exclusive archiving rights.
Do you accept simultaneous submissions?
Yes, we accept simultaneous submissions. We only ask that you notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.
What is the expected response timeline?
How do royalties and payments work?
Our reading team typically responds within 3 to 6 months. We appreciate your patience as we carefully review every submission.
We offer competitive royalty rates for published authors. Specific details are outlined in our individual author contracts.