Submit your poetry — or send us a new book for review in The Inkwell.
Reviews & Submissions
INAUGURAL OPEN READING (December 15 – February 14)
For Poets
Ink & Ribbon Press is opening its doors, and page, for the very first time. We’re seeking the poet, or poets, who will become our debut author/s, the voices that will define our beginning.
Your submission helps fund our first printing and shapes the future of a nonprofit press devoted to poetry.
We welcome poetry that explores intimacy, impermanence, and the human story — work that feels lived-in and authentic, that speaks with its own rhythm rather than following trends.
You may submit:
A full manuscript (60 – 100 pages) or
A selection of 15 – 25 poems (20 – 40 pages)
Please include:
A short overview or project statement (100 – 250 words)
A brief author biography (100 – 200 words)
File types: PDF or Word document
Simultaneous submissions: Allowed.
Response time: 6 – 10 weeks after closing.
What we’re looking for
We use Subfolio to manage our open reading periods.
how to submit
Entry & Support
Reading Fee: $15
As a nonprofit literary press, your fee supports our editorial and printing fund.
You may also add an optional donation to help bring our first book into the world.
Every entry — every act of belief — helps us prove that poetry still matters in print.
Payment: Contributor copies.
Book Reviews & ARCs
For Publishers & Publicists
We review new and forthcoming poetry collections that illuminate the unseen and honor the craft of the printed word.
We accept both digital and print review copies.
Mailing Address:
Ink & Ribbon Press · Attn: The Inkwell Review ·
801 Village Circle NW, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Digital Copies: admin@inkandribbon.com
Please include author bio, publication date, and press information.
What we’re looking for
We review all submissions with care. Response times vary. Due to volume, we aim to respond to every submission, but every work is considered in the spirit of craft and respect.
Policies & Timelines
Would you like us to consider your book for review?
About our submission process
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All submissions are accepted through Subfolio. Please do not email submissions directly — this helps us stay organized and ensures every piece is read with care.
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We currently read poetry that fits the sensibility of the press — pieces rooted in craft, language, and the human experience.
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We do not accept work that has appeared in other journals, anthologies, or books. However, self-published work on a personal blog or social account may be considered if it has reached only a small audience and has not appeared in print.
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Yes. We understand that writers often submit to multiple places. Please withdraw your work immediately if it’s accepted elsewhere.
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Absolutely. Writers evolve, and so does their work. If you’ve revised a piece substantially, we’re happy to see it again in a future reading period.
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Our Open Reading Period runs twice yearly — in Spring (April–June) and Autumn (October–December). Please check the site or subscribe to our newsletter for updates.
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Occasionally, yes. We welcome collaborations or visual pieces that align with our aesthetic — please query first via the contact form.
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Publishers and authors can send physical or digital ARCs to The Inkwell. See details above.