Website
Type Of Publisher
Press
Genres Published
Poetry, Visual Art
Year Established
1999
Address
Fort Lee, NJ
Email
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
"Lives Brought to Life" A not-for-profit literary press serving art and community, CavanKerry is committed to expanding the reach of poetry and other fine literature to a general readership by publishing works that explore the emotional and psychological landscapes of everyday life, and to bringing that art to the underserved where they live, work, and receive services.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Submission Guidelines URL
Reading Period
From 08 / 08 / 01 -31
Response Time
2 - 6 months
Author Payments
royalties, copies
Distributors
University of Chicago Press
Do You Have Any Cover Letter Advice?
We read manuscripts anonymously, so the cover letter is often the last thing we see, but be sure to put all the information we require in there! If we can't find you to tell you we want to publish your book, it just might not happen.
What Do You Look For In A Submission?
We look for an open, authentic invitation (with a consistent, trustworthy voice) to us as readers to step into and experience the world of the author. Give us the chance to feel what you felt in the crucial moments of your life you're writing about.
What Advice Do You Have For First-time Submitters?
Familiarize yourself with CKP's catalog! Our website has tons of excerpts - cavankerrypress.org and our YouTube channel has several readings - youtube.com/channel/UCw74sVi0Da-W09TsjWac8Qw Beyond that, trust your voice and write from your heart.
Who Is Your Ideal Reader?
Our ideal reader is someone who's curious and passionate about life in general and about the specific lives and experiences of others, especially those who may be different from themselves. A collection of writing is an opportunity to bridge worlds.
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