Panhandle Creek Press is a member of The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) and the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors (CIPA).   Our mission is to cultivate unique voices in literature, develop  books that challenge readers to grow their capacity for empathy, and to nurture and support the writer through the creative process. Beneath the mission umbrella of Panhandle Creek Press, we provide traditional publishing through Panhandle Creek Press and Ardea Herdias  Books (our Children’s Book imprint).       Ardea Herodias Books is now open for unsolicited submissions.  

• We are looking for outstanding Middle Grade and Young Adult novels, memoir, creative nonfiction, as well as story, essay, and children's poetry collections.
• We are looking for children's picture books. In particular, we are looking for children's picture books that fit into our "Collected Wisdom" series. These will be stories that pass wisdom from one generation to the next told by authors within diverse cultures and traditions from all over the globe.

 With your submission, be sure to include: 

1. A cover letter that includes the author's name, contact information, and a brief synopsis of the work. Also, please include the author's background,  publication credits, and a statement explaining how the work fits the Panhandle Creek Press Mission.
2. Writers should submit the full manuscript in .doc or .docx format. All manuscripts should include page numbers on every page.

  Please expect a response time of three to twelve months. We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience. We look forward to reading your work!

Panhandle Creek Press is a member of The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) and the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors (CIPA). Our mission is to cultivate unique voices in literature, develop  books that challenge readers to grow their capacity for empathy, and to nurture and support the writer through the creative process. Beneath the mission umbrella of Panhandle Creek Press, we provide traditional publishing through Panhandle Creek Press and Ardea Herdias  Books (our Children’s Book imprint). Panhandle Creek Press is now open for unsolicited submissions. We are looking for outstanding novels, memoir, creative nonfiction, as well as story, essay, and poetry collections.   With your submission, be sure to include:

1. A cover letter that includes the author's name, contact information, and a brief synopsis of the work. Also, please include the author's background,  publication credits, and a statement explaining how the work fits the Panhandle Creek Press Mission.
2. Writers may submit either the full manuscript or a sample of between 20 and 30 pages in .doc or .docx format. All manuscripts should include page numbers on every page.

  Please expect a response time of three to twelve months. We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience. 

About the Panhandle Creek Press Writer’s Residency Panhandle Creek Press offers an annual two-week residency in northern  Colorado at 8750ft elevation. With southern exposure and panoramic  views, the residency offers a quiet place to focus on your  work-in-progress while immersed in rugged Rocky Mountain beauty.  Just  steps away from nature trails and the Roosevelt National Forest, writers  can find inspiration and rejuvenation on any number of beautiful local  hikes, or relax on their private deck and watch the wildlife meander  along the Panhandle Creek. 

Facility With a private entrance and deck, the Panhandle Creek Press Residency  provides the solitude needed to focus on your work-in-progress. Special  care has been taken to insulate the residence from sound, because we  understand the importance of an environment without distractions. Within  the private residency, you’ll find a stone gas fireplace, dinette,  dining, living and work area. The bedroom includes ample closet space  and a private 3/4 bath. Large windows provide a view of the valley and  creek, with the mountains and national park in the distance. Panhandle Creek Press provides a breakfast of your choice served at a  time of your choosing. We provide a menu from which to choose and are  happy to accommodate special dietary needs.   Outside, you’ll enjoy the private deck, including a covered picnic  area with gas barbecue, and the wide uncovered deck with gas fire pit  and hot tub where you can watch the wildlife and birds during the day  and the stars at night. Though your living quarters are quiet and secluded, you are not  isolated. Our Writer-in-Residence is welcome to access the work-out  room, library, laundry facilities, or primary kitchen and living area. The residence is located 7 miles northwest of Red Feather Lakes,  where you’ll find restaurants and two small grocery stores, and Fort  Collins is about an hour away.

Financial Information The Panhandle Creek Press daily residency rate is $250 per night.  This rate includes a Rocky Mountain breakfast, as well as access to a  barbecue and private kitchenette stocked with basics for other meals.  The annual two-week Writer’s Residency is a $3500 value. In exchange for  the free two-week accommodations, we ask that our Writer-in-Residence  provide one service to our local community at a minimum of 4 hours  during the two-week period. This could be a reading, workshop, or other  service of your choice.

Announcements & Final Notes for Applicants Thank you for applying to The Panhandle Creek Press Writer’s Residency. Your  application will be reviewed once the application period is closed on  March 1st.  Our decisions will be announced by the end of March. The  selectee will be contacted for further information, scheduling, and next  steps. If you have any questions, please email  carmel.mawle@panhandlecreek.com.