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wayfarer books is a Traditional Publishing house focused on works of Poetry & creative Nonfiction

What We Publish

  • Full-length poetry collections
  • Nonfiction books (creative nonfiction, essay collections, travel writing)
  • Works that challenge literary norms and offer a fresh perspective

Our Model

  • Wayfarer Books is a traditional indie press that fully funds, publishes, and globally distributes the books we accept.
  • Acceptance is highly selective, and we seek work that aligns with our mission.

Response Time: 6-8 months

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wayfarer magazine 

Poetry, Essays & Literary Nonfiction

What We Publish: Individual Pieces of Poetry, Essays and Interviews on wayfarermagazine.com.

  • Poetry: Up to 5 poems per submission
  • Essays & Creative Nonfiction: Up to 3,000 words
  • Hybrid & Experimental Forms: If your work challenges traditional form, we want to see it.
  • Interviews: Up to 3,000 words

Response Time: 6-8 weeks

    Send Your work

    FAQ

    Common Submission Questions

    Q: How do I decide which submission path is right for me?

    • Submit to Wayfarer Magazine if you have individual poems, essays, or short creative nonfiction.
    • Submit to Wayfarer Books if you have a full manuscript and are seeking traditional publishing.

    Q: Is there a submission fee?
    No, Wayfarer Magazine and Wayfarer Books submissions are free. 

    Q: How long does it take to hear back?

    • Wayfarer Magazine: 6-8 weeks
    • Wayfarer Books: 6-8 Months

    Q: Can I submit if I’ve been published elsewhere?
    Yes! We accept both emerging and established writers.

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    Wayfarer Books is based in the San Juan Mountains near Mesa Verde, on the lands of the Ancestral Pueblo, the Southern Ute, the Mountain Ute (the Weenuchiu), the Diné (Navajo), and the San Juan Southern Paiute Nations. We honor the generations of Indigenous communities who have lived in, stewarded, and maintained these lands for thousands of years. We recognize that this land was taken through colonization and displacement, and we acknowledge the ongoing presence and contributions of Indigenous peoples, past, and present. As a company rooted in stories and knowledge, we commit to listening, learning, and supporting Indigenous voices, sovereignty, and wealth redistribution.