Choose Your Own Adventure
There are two ways to work with us at Common Meter Press – submit to the Press, or to the Studio.
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The Press
How We CurateOur press functions like a traditional press. We pay our writers an advance for their manuscript and royalties for sales, and work together for distribution. Our writers get the full press treatment.
When submitting a manuscript, please include:- The full-length manuscript with up to 36 poems
- Your bio, CV, and relevant publications
- Any goals for press, distribution, and licensing
- For writers, a location of you reading or performing your work (optional but helpful)
- For musicians, a location to where we can listen to your work (preferably Bandcamp)
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The Studio
How We WorkTo work with our studio, we ask very little. Bring your big idea – whether it's a book, zine, streaming production, or something else – and we'll take it from there.
Our studio acts more like a creative agency for multi-disciplinary writers and musicians. Whether you need help with an analog or a digital release, we've got you covered.
Please bring the following:- The full-length manuscript, songbook, or album
- Ideal deliverables (physical vs digital goods)
- Timeline requirements
- Budget requirements
We are open for new clients on a rolling basis.
In Good Hands
However you choose to work with us, you'll be in good company – and good hands. We like to think our work speaks for itself.
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