Acre Books A project of The Cincinnati Review (see other related projects). About 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 PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterAcre Books's overall average response time is faster than most publishers. Normal AcceptanceAcre Books's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for publishers. Less ResponsiveAcre Books's overall rate of non-response is higher than most publishers. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: No specific word count limits known. Novel: No 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: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: No specific word count limits known. Book: No 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: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: No 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: Submittable submission manager. 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. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @acrebooksX (Twitter) @acre_booksBluesky @cincinnatireview.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookX (Twitter) @CincinnReview Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Acre 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 24 reports from 23 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 23 min | 76.8 mean avg | 58.0 median | 211 max days (382.3 std dev) Responses 70.84 % Acceptances: 4.17 % of submissions accepted (53.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 4.35 % 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: 66.67 % (49.6 avg. days per rejection) | 25.0 % personal, 50.0 % form, 25.0 % unspecified | 12.5 % shortlisted | 8.7 % full MS requested Non-Responses 20.83 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 20.83 % (155.4 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 8.33 % (80.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 22 responses are pending (4 min | 42.4 mean avg | 30.5 median | 221 max days waiting | 547.7 std dev) from 22 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. (29.2 % 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 recent response reported was received on 26 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 22 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 02:09 UTC (2 hours, 55 minutes ago). 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! Related ProjectsThe Cincinnati ReviewmiCRo seriesRobert and Adele Schiff Awards Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe 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. 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