Dear Poets,   YesYes Books is happy to announce our Open Reading Period for full-length poetry manuscripts is open! Collections by a single author as well as collaborative manuscripts will be considered. Manuscripts with accompanying grayscale artwork will also be considered.

The details:

• Submission period is Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027.
• All submissions must be made through our Submittable system.
• $25 reading fee. If your manuscript was on the longlist or shortlist of an Open Reading Period in Poetry in a prior year, you are invited to email KMA at kmasullivan@yesyesbooks.com for a free submission link.
• Manuscript must include 48-120 numbered pages of poetry and a table of contents. An acknowledgements page is not required but can be included. Your manuscript must be a single Word docx or PDF.
• A brief bio in the cover letter is optional. 
• Manuscript revisions are not allowed during the Open Reading Period. You are welcome to withdraw and resubmit your manuscript but it will require an additional reading fee.
• Simultaneous submissions are fine (of course!), just let us know if your manuscript is picked up elsewhere by putting a note in the Submittable system and withdrawing through the system.
• Generative AI must not be used in the development of the submitted work beyond accessibility tools, basic research (independently verified by the author), spell check, and the like.  If offered publication, you will be asked to guarantee that as part of the signed contract. 

Full-length publication with YYB comes with the following:

• 40 author copies
• $1000 advance toward royalties
• 15%-25% royalties
• $500 toward tour expenses
• $150 toward release party expenses

Email us at info@yesyesbooks.com if you have additional questions.   

Thank you for considering YesYes Books for your work. We look forward to reading your manuscript!        

KMA Sullivan, Publisher, YesYes Books