Mason Jar Press is an independent publisher of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and literary art that mixes it up. We amplify fresh voices and promote bold work that pushes the boundaries of literary norms. We believe literature should not only sustain readers but also inspire their curiosity to examine the status quo.

Founded in Baltimore by Ian Anderson in 2014, Mason Jar Press had modest beginnings, publishing handmade and limited-run chapbooks. The press now publishes full-length books of prose, poetry, and everything in between, including a semiannual literary journal, Jarnal. We especially look to publish and promote both established and emerging writers from previously overlooked or underrepresented groups, such as the BIPOC and LBGTQ+ communities, in addition to translations from underrepresented languages, with a focus on those from the global south.

Mason Jar Press is entering a new era in 2025 as we reincorporate the press as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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