Belt Publishing See other projects related to this listing. About We founded Belt in 2013 to promote voices from the Rust Belt, and we have expanded our focus to include smart narrative and serious nonfiction on any topic, as well as commercial fiction with a regional foothold. In 2023 we were acquired by Arcadia Publishing, where we remain an independent imprint.We are excited to tell overlooked stories, particularly those written by writers from underrepresented backgrounds and flown-over places. We especially love books of cultural criticism, books with an urbanism theme or about progressive politics, smart histories that are not nostalgic, and those that "are hard to know where to shelve." We are drawn to scholarly research made plain. We publish everything from memoir to criticism, fiction, maps, and cookbooks.We privilege strong writing above all. Our authors make us who we are.Our titles have been longlisted for the PEN/Galbraith award for nonfiction, named “Best of the Year” by NPR and Publishers Weekly, and reviewed by the New York Times Book Review, the Times Literary Supplement, Harper’s, the New Yorker, the New Republic, and dozens of other outlets.We value horizontal loyalty, writers over markets, the long game over the quick hit. Important: Query first. The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting 30 days, assume your submission will not be accepted. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2013 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Expand section Fiction Closed Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Lengths: Book: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Email. 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:Bluesky @beltpublishing.bsky.socialInstagram @beltpub Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Belt 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 30 days. (50.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 30 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 24 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 23 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:46 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! Related ProjectsBelt MagazineBelt Publishing LGBTQ Anthology CLOSED 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. 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