Monkey Puzzle Press publishes emerging and midcareer authors. Nearly all of our authors have had works published in literary magazines or other publications; a resume including a list of prior publications can strengthen your submission. Although this is important, part of our mission is to present first novels and collections of poetry. Recent titles include Tapeworm by Nicholas B. Morris and After the Orange Glow by Mark Spitzer, with upcoming titles including Culture of Flow by Tim Z. Hernandez and Disparate Pathos by Meg Tuite.

What Monkey Puzzle Press Publishes

Monkey Puzzle Press publishes literary novels, full-length short story collections, poetry, essays, and chapbooks. Monkey Puzzle Press does not publish genre fiction such as mysteries, Gothic romances, Westerns, or science fiction.

Monkey Puzzle Press produces relatively few titles each year and our books reflect the individual tastes of its small staff. Monkey Puzzle Press looks for writing with a unique voice and perspective that instructs, inspires, and entertains the reader.

How to Submit a Manuscript / Chapbook

OUR FREE SUBMISSION PERIOD IS CLOSED

Due to an enormous amount of manuscript submissions, we’ve had to temporarily close our free submission period.  If you would still like to send us your manuscript, we encourage you to do so, albeit, accompanied with a $25 submission fee (via PayPal or check made payable to Monkey Puzzle Press). All other forms of inquiry are still free, and remain as follows:

Along with a query letter, we prefer to see samples (20-30 pages) with brief outlines before reviewing entire manuscripts. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with every submission or we will be unable to respond. Monkey Puzzle Press does not accept electronic/disc submission. Our response time on samples is 4-6 weeks. The review process for full length manuscripts currently takes 4-6 months, possibly longer. Manuscripts that seem appropriate for Monkey Puzzle Press are given several careful readings and the final decision rests with Monkey Puzzle Press’ publisher, Nate Jordon. We empathize with your anticipation and appreciate your patience when submitting your manuscript. Phone calls or letters of inquiry will not hasten the process. If you would like to know if your manuscript was received, and how long it will approximately take for us to reach a decision, please include a self-addressed stamped postcard so we can reply upon receipt.

Send to:

Monkey Puzzle Press
PO Box 20804
Boulder, CO   80308