Shadow and Sax Press See other projects related to this listing. About Shadow and Sax Press is an independent literary and arts publisher based in Canada. We champion raw, honest poetry, hybrid work, visual art, chapbooks, and fiction grounded in lived experience. Founded in 2025, Shadow and Sax began as a continuous online stream of artist features and has since expanded into a small press. Our mission is to support overlooked and emerging voices by publishing work with depth, vulnerability, and intention. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee range is CAD $10 to $25 (below average to above average for publishers that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established Canada Established in 2025 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterShadow and Sax Press's overall average response time is faster than most publishers. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: Up to 7,500 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: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: Up to 30 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.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: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.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:Instagram @shadowandsax Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Shadow and Sax 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 32.0 mean avg | 27.0 median | 68 max days (33.8 std dev) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. The most common submission fee paid: CAD $10.00. Most recent response reported was received on 11 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 04 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 10:10 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsShadow and Sax Charges fees for all submissions 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: 25 May 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