Book XI A Journal of Literary Philosophy About Book XI is a journal of literary philosophy, combining creative writing and philosophical reflection. We are looking to publish creative and literary work that draws on, addresses, or illuminates broadly philosophical themes. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2019 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished irregularly AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Book XI's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. Normal AcceptanceBook XI's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for magazines. Less ResponsiveBook XI's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 7,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Philosophy: General, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $200 per piece.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 1,000 - 7,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: 1,000 - 7,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Philosophy: General, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $200 per piece.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Philosophy: General, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $50 per poem.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:X (Twitter) @bookxi_journal For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Book XI Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 13 reports from 12 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 28 min | 115.4 mean avg | 106.0 median | 287 max days (107.8 std dev) Responses 84.61 % Acceptances: 7.69 % of submissions accepted (89.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 8.33 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 76.92 % (103.4 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 100.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 7.69 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 7.69 % (287.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 7.69 % (28.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 29 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 25 Jan 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 03:10 UTC (6 hours, 52 minutes ago). 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