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Cleis Press is the largest independent sexuality publishing company in the United States. With a focus on LGBTQ, BDSM, romance, and erotic writing for all sexual preferences, Cleis Press books are consistently changing the way people read and think about sexual behavior, culture, and education.

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Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication 
Print Publication Print Publication 

Fiction Temp Closed
Audience:

Adults.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Erotica EroticaOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Mystery/Crime Mystery/CrimeOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Romance RomanceOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Lengths:
Novel NovelNo specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Sexuality/Gender (General, LGBTQ issues).

Payment:

Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Nonfiction Temp Closed
Audience:

Adults.

Lengths:
Book BookNo specific word count limits known.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Personal.

Topics:

Memoir (General, See guidelines), Sexuality/Gender (General, Gender studies, LGBTQ issues, Sex), Society/Culture (Social issues, See guidelines).

Payment:

Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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The editors will try to make a decision within 70 days.
The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting the time indicated above, assume your submission will not be accepted.

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Dates

Last Updated: 10 Jan 2024
Last Audited: 13 Dec 2023. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 10 Jul 2006

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