Broken Sleep Books See other projects related to this listing. About Broken Sleep Books are a working-class, small, innovative press, who publish a range of poetry and prose, from a range of writers. Our primary focus is in increasing access to the arts, in ensuring more people are able to engage with creativity regardless of their socioeconomic status. We particularly wish to dismantle the gentrification of creative arts, and we encourage more working-class, LGBTQ+, and POC writers to submit. Politically we are left wing, and have no interest in misogynists, racist, sexists, the alt-right, or dickheads in general. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Important: They accept different lengths during different submission periods. As always, check their current guidelines for full details. Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Broken Sleep Books's overall average response time is within a normal range for publishers. More ChallengingBroken Sleep Books's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. More ResponsiveBroken Sleep Books's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 107 days from now) through 28 February 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: Up to 12,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary advance + No royalties to < 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies No monetary advance. Royalties range from No royalties to < 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: 10% royalties.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 107 days from now) through 28 February 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: 10,000 - 37,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary advance + No royalties to < 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies No monetary advance. Royalties range from No royalties to < 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: 10% royalties.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026* (approx. 15 days from now) through 30 November 2026.2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: Up to 50 pages. Poetry Collection: 40 pages or more.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary advance + No royalties to < 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies No monetary advance. Royalties range from No royalties to < 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: 10% royalties.Submissions:Method: Email. 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.* 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @brokensleepbooksX (Twitter) @BrokenSleep Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Broken Sleep 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 Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 24 reports from 23 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 66 min | 102.4 mean avg | 108.0 median | 307 max days (71.8 std dev) Responses 95.83 % 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: 95.83 % (102.3 avg. days per rejection) | 21.7 % personal, 52.2 % form, 26.1 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 4.17 % (66.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 2 responses are pending (150 min | 175.5 mean avg | 175.5 median | 201 max days waiting | 36.1 std dev) from 2 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 tip paid: GBP £10.00. (8.0 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 17 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 May 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:46 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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 ProjectsVideo Game Poetry 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. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. 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