Skip to Content
Duotrope logo Duotrope®

Acre Books

Recent cover image or website screenshot for Acre Books © Acre Books

Go to publisher's website

Report:
Submission/Query
Correction/Update
New Cover Art

For the Editor(s):
Request Interview
Duosuma Submission Manager
Link to Duotrope

Support this Publisher:
Buy Book(s)

A project of The Cincinnati Review (see other related projects).

About

131 members set this publisher as a Favorite.

Founded in 2016 by Nicola Mason, whose intent was to build upon the excellence of The Cincinnati Review, Acre publishes surprising, imaginative, and absorbing books of poetry, fiction, literary nonfiction, and hybrid forms that are expertly crafted and reflect a multiplicity of perspectives and styles. A large part of our mission is to bring to the reading public exciting work by debut and diverse authors.

Important: Pitch first.
The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting 90 days, assume your submission will not be accepted.
Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of The Cincinnati Review.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication 
Print Publication Print Publication 

Fiction Temp Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Fiction Collection Fiction CollectionNo specific word count limits known.
Novel NovelNo specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Nonfiction Temp Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Nonfiction Collection Nonfiction CollectionNo specific word count limits known.
Book BookNo specific word count limits known.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Memoir.

Payment:

Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Poetry Temp Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Poetry Collection Poetry CollectionNo page limits known.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Acre Books Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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.
This project ranks among the Most Unresponsive Fiction Publishers in our database.
AccuracyWe have received 31 reports from 29 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported19 min | 170.1 mean avg | 150.0 median | 440 max days (226.4 std dev)
Responses35.49 %
Acceptances3.23 % of submissions accepted (80.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 3.45 % 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.
Rejections32.26 % (70.8 avg. days per rejection) | 20.0 % personal, 30.0 % form, 50.0 % unspecified | 9.5 % full MS requested
Non-Responses64.51 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded51.61 % (243.1 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded)
Withdrawals12.90 % (129.5 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending11 responses are pending (44 min | 48.0 mean avg | 50.5 median | 66 max days waiting | 87.8 std dev) from 11 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. (67.7 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.)
The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting the time indicated above, assume your submission will not be accepted.
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 13 Mar 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 23 Jan 2025.

Work submitted here was also submitted to...

This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!

Members accepted here also had work accepted by...

This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today!

Your Submissions

This section is available to subscribers only. Join today!

The Cincinnati Review
miCRo series
Robert and Adele Schiff Awards Charges fees for all submissions

Dates

Last Updated: 09 Feb 2025
Last Audited: 09 Feb 2025. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 04 Oct 2017

Before Submitting

We cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.

  • Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.
  • Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.
  • Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.
  • For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.
  • Be professional, patient, and persistent.