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.

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