“Indispensable…This isn't just a book about submitting and publishing. It's a book that speaks to the very heart of what it means to write.”

—Grant Faulkner, cofounder of 100 Word Story and author of The Art of Brevity

“How to Submit is an essential companion for any writer seeking to build a literary life.”

—Jennifer Acker, author of The Limits of the World and editor in chief of The Common

“If you’re ready to enter the next stage in your writing journey, or if you’ve been needing a clear and inspiring refresher guide on submissions, this book is as good as it gets.”

—Dariel Suarez, author of The Playwright’s House and Artistic Director at GrubStreet

“Positive and practical, encouraging and enlightening.”

—Kathleen Rooney, author of Where Are the Snows, editor of Rose Metal Press, and founding member of Poems While You Wait

“How to Submit is an essential and encouraging tool for anyone who wants their words to find a home in the world, and Sweeney’s warmth and generosity shine through every page.”

—Ruth Dickey, author of Our hollowness sings and executive director of the National Book Foundation

“For years Dennis James Sweeney performed the generous work of connecting writers and editors through his well-known ‘Where to Submit’ series. Now he’s written a clear, practical, and caring guide to how writers, small presses, and literary magazines may find and sustain one another.”

 —Hilary Plum, author of State Champ, Open Prose Series editor at Rescue Press, and co-host of Index for Continuance

“This book has it all.”

—Robert Lee Brewer, editor of Writer's Market and senior editor of Writer's Digest