BlazeVOX [books] presents innovative fictions and wide ranging fields of contemporary poetry. Our books push at the frontiers of what is possible with our innovative poetry, fiction and select non-fiction and literary criticism. Our fundamental mission is to disseminate poetry, through print and digital media, both within academic spheres and to society at large.
We seek to publish the innovative works of the greatest minds writing poetry today, from the most respected senior poets to extraordinarily promising young writers. We select for publication only the highest quality of writing on all levels regardless of commercial viability. Our outlets of publication strive to enrich cultural and intellectual life, and foster regional pride and accomplishments.
BlazeVOX [books] consciously acquires a collection of titles providing focus, continuity, and a basis for the development of future publications. Through the publication of works of significance, BlazeVOX [books] is committed to the dissemination of knowledge.
BlazeVOX [books] started off in 2000 with the online journal, BlazeVOX by Geoffrey Gatza. Now in our tenth year of operation we have published 250 books and over 1000 writers in our online journal and outlets. Our family of fine writers includes Bill Berkson, Anne Waldman, Lee Ann Brown, Tom Clark, Ray Federman and Gloria Frym and many, many more.
Articles of submission depend on many criteria, but overall items submitted must conform to one ethereal trait, your work must not suck. This put plainly, bad art should be punished; we will not promote it. However, all submissions will be reviewed and the author will receive feedback. We are human too. Please send your work.
BlazeVOX [books] had recognized a deficiency in our publication catalog. We are now in the process of developing a book series that promotes the work of women who are courageous, innovative, definition defying writers.
As always, we support the work of the Polis!
Contact by email editor@blazevox.org or use our quick contact form here
BlazeVOX [books] publishing Staff:
Ezra Pound — editor-in-chief
Geoffrey Gatza — acting editor
Shinwell Johnson — poetry editor
Chevy Maddox — fiction editor
Alysious Werner — Publicist & Marketing Director
Clarice Waldman — books editor & reviewer contact
If you wish to submit to BlazeVOX [books], please read the following summary:
We are currently accepting poetry and fiction submissions.
We only publish in the following areas: poetry, short stories, experimental fiction, literary criticism (including companions, studies and histories).
We pay 10% royalties on fiction and poetry books, based on net receipts. This amount may be split across multiple contributors.
We actively contract and support authors who tour, read and perform their work, play an active part of the contemporary literary scene, and seek a readership.
We sell books to authors at wholesale discount, and these copies may be sold direct to consumers at readings and events.
We do not sell books to authors on a sale or return basis.
We do produce postcards, catalogues and other promotional material at our own expense.
We do not pay advances.
We retain full control over all aspects of design, including the text and the cover, including cover illustrations.
We do not organize author tours or act as agents.
We do not normally organize reading tours, though we may organize events.
We do require audio and video podcasts of authors. You should be prepared to assist in a wide range of marketing practices, including social networking sites and blogs.
We do not pay for permissions fees.
We do not pay for the author's use of illustrations or photography.
We do publish authors who have a current track record of publication in broadsheets, magazines and journals.
We no longer accept paper submissions for any poetry.
We are happy to receive submissions that have been sent synchronously to other publishers (i.e. multiple submissions are acceptable).
No materials will be returned to the author or editor, please do not send precious or irreplaceable materials.
All rules are made to be broken.
It is important that you understand the basics of desktop publishing.
