Independent publishing company
Wave Books
Poetry, Independent
Published Updated Reviewed every month · next review November 2026
About Wave Books
Wave Books is closed to unsolicited manuscripts, queries and proposals right now. This independent poetry press in Seattle posts all future calls for submissions on its submissions page, so check there for a reopening. It charges no fees.
Wave Books is an independent poetry press based at 911 E. Pike St. in Seattle, Washington. It is dedicated to publishing poetry and books by poets, and its list centers on that work for adult readers. The press does not publish other genres, so poets are its core audience of writers.
Submissions are closed today. Wave Books is not accepting unsolicited manuscripts, queries or proposals. It has not posted a reopening date. The press says all future calls for submissions will appear on its submissions page, so that page is the place to watch. Until a call opens there, there is no route for sending your work directly, and the press charges no fees.
What Wave Books is looking for
- Poetry
- Books by poets
- Work answering a posted call for submissions, when one opens
Publishes
- Independent
- Poetry
Readers
- Adult
How to submit to Wave Books
From its own guidelines- Bookmark the Wave Books submissions page.
- Check it regularly for future calls for submissions.
- Prepare your poetry manuscript so you are ready when a call opens.
- Follow the guidelines in the posted call when it appears.
Is Wave Books right for your book?
A good fit if
This press suits poets who are ready to watch for a future open call. Check back when its submissions page announces one.
Look elsewhere if
Look elsewhere if you want to submit now, since Wave Books is not accepting unsolicited manuscripts, queries or proposals. Writers outside poetry should also look elsewhere.
Questions about Wave Books
Does Wave Books accept unsolicited manuscripts?
No. Wave Books is not currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts, queries or proposals. The press has not given a reopening date. It says all future calls for submissions will be posted on its submissions page, so check that page if you want to send poetry there later. There is no fee involved, and you should not send work until a call is posted.
What does Wave Books publish?
Wave Books publishes poetry and books by poets. It is an independent poetry press, and its list is dedicated to that work rather than to fiction or general nonfiction. If you write poetry and want to submit to Wave Books, keep an eye on its submissions page, since that is where the press will post any future call for submissions.
Where is Wave Books based?
Wave Books is based in Seattle, Washington, at 911 E. Pike St. It is an independent press focused on poetry. Being close to the press does not open a different route, since it is not accepting unsolicited manuscripts, queries or proposals from anyone at present. Watch its submissions page for future calls, which is where any new opportunity will be announced.
Listing history
- Checked on the publisher's own site
