Every Form
Poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, essays, memoir, lyrics, hybrid forms, plays, graphic narratives — if it's writing, we read it.
Open Call
Submit Your Work
FREEAIR Books reads work of all kinds — from emerging voices and seasoned writers, in any form, on any subject. If your words have been waiting for a home, this is an invitation.
Featured Open Call
Winter 2026 Anthology
Poetry, Essays, Prose & Lyrics
Our flagship annual anthology gathers four forms under one cover — poetry, essays, prose, and lyrics — to honor the breadth of how writers tell the truth. We prioritize manuscripts from trans, non-binary, and BIPOC creators, and from voices history has tried to leave unheard.
- Reading Window
- Open Now — Nov 15
- Release
- February 2027
- Reading Fee
- None
- Payment
- Honorarium + copies
We review work of all kinds.
Every Stage
Single poems, full manuscripts, works-in-progress, and finished collections all get the same careful attention from our editors.
Every Voice
First-time writers, unpublished authors, and established voices alike. We are especially eager to read writers historically excluded from publishing.
Publishing Services
Boutique Services
From first draft to finished book, we offer hands-on support for authors who want to publish with intention. Every project is tailored to your goals, your timeline, and your voice.
Reach out for a quote today.
Request a Quote→Weekly Meetings / Coaching
One-on-one guidance through your manuscript, publishing plan, or career goals. Regular check-ins keep momentum steady.
Developmental Editing
Big-picture feedback on structure, voice, pacing, and audience. We help your manuscript become the book it wants to be.
Line, Copy & Proofreading
Sentence-level refinement, grammar and consistency checks, and a final polish before your book goes to print.
Cover Design
Custom cover design that captures your story and stands out on shelves, social feeds, and online storefronts.
Interior Formatting
Professionally formatted interiors for print and digital editions, ready for printers, distributors, and e-readers.
Distribution & Platform Setup
ISBN registration, metadata, print-on-demand setup, and listing on major retailers so your book is findable worldwide.
Platform Training
Hands-on walkthroughs of your publishing dashboard, sales tools, and royalty reports so you can manage your book with confidence.
Website & Social Media Setup
Author website creation, social profiles, branding guidance, and a digital home that grows with your readership.
Local Events & Book Launches
Planning and promotion for readings, signings, pop-ups, and launch events in Columbia and surrounding communities.
Marketing & Press Kits
Sales copy, press releases, email campaigns, and promotional materials that help you reach the right readers.
Audiobook & Alternate Formats
Guidance on producing audiobooks, large-print editions, and other accessible formats for wider reach.
Ongoing Author Mentorship
Long-term partnership for writers building a body of work, from second books to series planning and brand development.
Community Publishing
Local Author Program
For writers in our community.
We make publishing accessible to local authors through discounted pricing and dedicated social assistance — so the writers in our community can get their work into the world without the usual financial barriers. Tell us about your project and we’ll walk you through what’s possible.
- Who
- Local authors
- Support
- Discounted pricing
- Includes
- Social assistance
- Status
- Accepting now
How to Submit
A short, clear checklist. No reading fee. Simultaneous submissions welcome.
- 01
Prepare your manuscript
12pt serif font, double-spaced for prose, single-spaced for poetry. PDF or .docx.
- 02
Write a brief cover note
Tell us who you are and what you're sending. A short bio (50–100 words) is plenty.
- 03
Email your submission
Send to submissions@freeairbooks.com with the form in the subject line (e.g. "Poetry — Anthology").
- 04
Hear back
We respond to every submission within 8–12 weeks. If we hold your work for longer, we'll tell you.
Common Questions
Do you really read everything?+
Yes. Every submission is read by at least one editor. We do not screen by name, credentials, or institutional affiliation.
Is there a reading fee?+
Never. Free submissions are central to our mission.
Can I submit to more than one call?+
Yes. Simultaneous and multiple submissions are welcome — just let us know if work is accepted elsewhere.
Can I hire you for publishing support only?+
Yes. Our boutique services are available whether you are submitting to an open call or publishing independently. Reach out for a tailored quote.
Send us your words.
However raw, however polished, however unsure — we want to read it. Interested in publishing support? Reach out for a quote today.