Brick Mantel Books A project of Pen & Publish (see other related projects). About Brick Mantel Books is dedicated to publishing works of literary excellence by new and established authors.We seek literary fiction that is character-driven, engaging, provocative, lyrical, and artistic, as well as out-of-the-ordinary work that fits our mission. We also publish contemporary, innovative poetry that pushes boundaries. In short, we publish work we have a deep connection to. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2015 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Brick Mantel Books's overall average response time is slower than most publishers. Normal AcceptanceBrick Mantel Books's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for publishers. More ResponsiveBrick Mantel Books's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Novel: 40,000 - 120,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary advance + Unknown royalties No monetary advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poetry Collection: 40 - 80 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary advance + Unknown royalties No monetary advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Duosuma 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. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @TransformationMediaBooksX (Twitter) @Transform_Books Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Brick Mantel 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 Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 23 reports from 23 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 6 min | 152.7 mean avg | 176.0 median | 235 max days (56.6 std dev) Responses 95.65 % Acceptances: 4.35 % of submissions accepted (142.0 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: 91.30 % (158.6 avg. days per rejection) | 23.8 % personal, 76.2 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 4.35 % (6.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 11 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 14 Jan 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 07:50 UTC (1 hour, 56 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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