Action, Spectacle Books A project of Action, Spectacle (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee is USD $25 (above average for publishers that charge). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Action, Spectacle Books's overall average response time is slower than most publishers. More ChallengingAction, Spectacle Books's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. More ResponsiveAction, Spectacle Books's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Poetry Open Fee-based Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 31 December 2026* (approx. 107 days from now).4Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 50 - 120 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000 for winner.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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @actionspectacleX (Twitter) @BalticResidency Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Action, Spectacle 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 Include related projects Accuracy We have received 12 reports from 12 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 178 min | 207.0 mean avg | 202.0 median | 258 max days (25.5 std dev) Responses 83.33 % 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: 83.33 % (210.1 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 80.0 % form, 20.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 16.67 % (194.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 3 responses are pending (49 min | 198.3 mean avg | 258.0 median | 288 max days waiting | 130.2 std dev) from 3 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 $25.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 04 Jan 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 04:30 UTC (4 hours, 45 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 ProjectsAction, Spectacle Charges fees for some submissionsAction, Spectacle Chapbook Contest Charges fees for all submissionsAction, Spectacle Editors' Poetry & Prose Prize 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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