Alabaster Leaves Publishing A project of Kelsay Books (see other related projects). About Alabaster Leaves Publishing releases chapbooks. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee is USD $12 (average for publishers that charge). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Human-created work preferred, but limited AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Statistics Synopsis FasterAlabaster Leaves Publishing's overall average response time is faster than most publishers. Poetry Open Fee-based To view our editorial tastes in poetry, read our online magazine The Orchards. We are drawn to work that relies on robust and fresh imagery and metaphor. We love lyrical poetry. Our tastes are very eclectic; however, we may reject manuscripts with poems that require a unique set up. No experimental poetry, please.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 30 - 45 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Lyric poetry. Excluding: Experimental poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary advance + < 15% royalties No monetary advance. < 15% royalties. Details: 12% royalties on retail sales.Submissions:Method: Email. 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 publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @BooksKelsay Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Alabaster Leaves Publishing 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 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 8 min | 15.0 mean avg | 13.5 median | 25 max days (6.5 std dev) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 14 days. (25.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 14 days.) The most common submission fee paid: USD $12.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 16 Apr 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 05:11 UTC (less than a minute 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! 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