Books by Hippocampus A project of Hippocampus Magazine (see other related projects). This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (September 2022) We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About Hippocampus Magazine officially launched its Books Division in the summer of 2016. Books by Hippocampus, like our magazine, is focused on creative nonfiction. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2016 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication Nonfiction On Hiatus 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, Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir. Travel.Payment:Unknown advance + >= 15% royalties Unknown advance. ≥ 15% royalties.Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. 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: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation Books by Hippocampus 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 1 report 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 180 days. (100.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 180 days.) Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:59 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 ProjectsHippocampus Magazine Charges fees for all submissionsRemember in November Contest for Creative Nonfiction CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Way Things Were Anthology Series ON HIATUSWe Love Short Shorts Contest for Flash Creative Nonfiction 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. 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. DatesLast Updated: 13 Feb 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only