Garden of Neuro Institute

What We're Looking ForWe publish work that takes risks, finds its voice, and speaks with honesty. We're interested in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, memoir, essays, cross-genre and hybrid work across a wide range of genres including humor, mystery, horror, thriller, suspense, sci-fi, fantasy, speculative fiction, and feminist writing.We value craft, originality, and emotional truth. We welcome emerging and established writers alike.

Submission Categories & FeesStandard Anthology & Magazine SubmissionsReading Fee: $3–$5What's Included: Editorial consideration for publication in our anthologies or Emergent magazine.Genres Accepted: Poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction/memoirPreviously Published Work: We accept only unpublished, original work (including work not published on blogs, social media, or other platforms).Teaching Program Submission PackagesFee: $35What's Included:

• A developmental editorial feedback report on your submitted work
• Consideration for publication in our anthologies and magazine

If Accepted for Publication:

• Free developmental editing services during the revision process
• Two (2) complimentary copies of the anthology you appear in
• Promotion through Garden of Neuro's marketing channels
• Consideration for Pushcart Prize nomination

Single-author collections are handled separately. Contact us for details.Learning-Writing Cohort MembersWriters who participate in one of our Learning-Writing Cohorts receive all anthology submission fees waived for the year. This is our way of investing in writers who are actively developing their craft with us.Cohort members still receive the full benefits of acceptance if their work is selected for publication.Learn more about our Learning-Writing Cohorts →Fee Waivers & ScholarshipsAs a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, accessibility is core to our mission. We offer full and partial fee waivers for writers experiencing financial hardship.To apply: Send a brief email to Susan.Brearley@GardenofNeuro.org with the subject line Fee Waiver Request. Please include your name, which submission opportunity you're interested in, and a short statement (2–3 sentences is sufficient) describing your circumstances. No detailed financial documentation is required. Requests are reviewed promptly and kept confidential.No writer should be prevented from submitting their work due to financial constraints.

Publication TermsWe believe in full transparency with our contributors. Here are the complete terms of publication.Rights AcquiredFirst English-language anthology publication rights in print and electronic formats (including ebook and PDF). After a twelve (12) month exclusivity period, contributors may republish their work in any format, provided Garden of Neuro is acknowledged as the original publisher.The publisher retains non-exclusive, perpetual rights to continue selling the anthology containing the work. Contributors retain copyright ownership and all rights not expressly granted.CompensationContributors receive:

• Two (2) complimentary copies of the anthology, shipped at no charge
• Professional publication credit
• Developmental editing support during the revision process
• Promotion through Garden of Neuro's marketing channels
• Consideration for Pushcart Prize nomination (not guaranteed)
• Author discount on additional copies

No cash payment, honorarium, or royalties are paid for contributed work. This is consistent with industry standards for nonprofit literary anthologies.Editorial ProcessWe may request reasonable revisions to meet editorial standards, with reasonable notice and time provided. Contributors receive proofs prior to publication. No substantive changes are made without contributor approval. Minor copy-editing and formatting may be applied to conform to our style guide.Use of ProceedsGarden of Neuro Publishing is a nonprofit organization. All proceeds from submission fees and anthology sales support our mission: scholarships and programs for writers.