Picket Fire Press About Founded in 2024, Picket Fire Press is dedicated to publishing novels of exceptional literary quality. At Picket Fire, we believe that writing matters. That books matter. That damn good stories with damn good characters, matter. We also believe that there are too many barriers between writers and the public, and that together, we can burn these barriers down. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee is USD $11 (average for publishers that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2024 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Fiction Temp Closed We are seeking works of what would currently be described as “Literary Fiction.” We are not a genre publisher. However, that does not mean we are not interested in work that crosses established boundaries. What is important to understand is that we want to publish work that contains layers of subtext that push it beyond simple narrative storytelling. We want work that cuts to the core of what it means to be a human - the pain, the torment, the joy, the fear, the glory, the stupid-stupid-stupid mistakes, the regret, the sorrow, the absolute elation at what it means to exist in this weird body on this strange planet. Make us laugh, make us cry, and make us stop in our tracks to say, “Damn, that was a hell of a sentence.”Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:X (Twitter) @PicketFire Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Picket Fire Press Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 05 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only