7.13 Books About Run by authors for authors, 7.13 Books is committed to making beautiful works of literary fiction and offering a publishing experience that’s respectful to and even reverent of first-time authors.As traditional literary publishing contracts, 7.13 Books is part of a vibrant independent press ecosystem that is passionate about keeping literature alive and saving quality manuscripts that have fallen through the widening cracks of a backsliding, inefficient book industry.As a publisher, 7.13 Books aspires to a partner in getting writers started on their lives as an author. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee is USD $5 (below average for publishers that charge). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower 7.13 Books's overall average response time is slower than most publishers. More Challenging7.13 Books's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. More Responsive7.13 Books's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Fiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, Females, All sexual identities.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: 45,000 - 90,000 words. Novel: 45,000 - 90,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @713Books Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope 7.13 Books 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: Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 14 reports from 14 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 83 min | 182.6 mean avg | 184.0 median | 303 max days (62.5 std dev) Responses 92.86 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 92.86 % (189.4 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 84.6 % form, 15.4 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 7.14 % (83.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 2 responses are pending (31 min | 50.0 mean avg | 50.0 median | 69 max days waiting | 26.9 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $5.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 10 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 06 Apr 2026. 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