Call for Books 2026

We are seeking submissions for books for our 2026 collection.

What we are interested in

theory fiction hypertext Electronic literature Small books Ambient literature Experimental formats Cut-up and collage zines Generative text and narratives Therolinguistics Visual poetry Digital poetics Digital zoopoetry Concrete poetry Diagrams Asemic writing Combinatoric poetry Art books speculative realism Analysis constrained writing Erasure

What to Submit

Previously unpublished work only
Any submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines will not be considered
Please include the following 3 items with your submission
1) MANUSCRIPT OR PROPOSAL
Attach the full manuscript OR a detailed proposal of the work as a separate document
If submitting a proposal, include:
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-- a synopsis of the work
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-- its intended length
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-- credentials illustrating ability to complete the project

For visual art submissions, provide high-resolution images (300 dpi or higher) in JPEG or PNG format
2) PROCESS STATEMENT
Include a short explanatory piece documenting the creative process, materials, techniques, conceptual framework, and context of the work
For pieces featuring human+computer co-authorship, include details about the collaboration process: how it was created, tools/software used, technical details, and how contributions were integrated
3) NAME AND BIO
Preferred name or pseudonym, along with a brief biography (200 words max)

How to Submit

Send submissions and proposals to deadalivemagazine@gmail.com
Submit email with Dead Alive Press 2026 in subject line

When to Submit

Our reading period is open from 2025-11-01 to 2026-11-01