accumulate/quiet press was created to support the artistic and sustaining work of editing itself






At its start, accumulate/quiet press is the home of two ventures:

the a/q pamphlet series
where those outside our press can reflect on their own work in editing, organizing, and any and all work that supports the arts

a literary journal entitled s w i f t s where we can put into practice the work and traditions of editing and publishing


founding editor

Jeremy Michael Reed is a poet, writer, editor, and teacher. He holds a Ph.D. in English and Creative Writing from the University of Tennessee, and he is an assistant professor of English for Westminster College. He lives with his wife and daughter in Columbia, Missouri.

A few of his past editorial experiences include serving as editor-in-chief for Grist: A Journal of the Literary Arts 11 & 12, poetry book editor & editorial board member for Sundress Publications from 2018-2022, and managing editor for When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through: A Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry.




Past Interns

Jon Wilcox