Bull City Press See other projects related to this listing. About Bull City Press, an independent, volunteer-run small press based in North Carolina, was born in 2006. We publish chapbooks and occasionally full-length books of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as the quarterly journal Inch [listed separately]. We also host events in the Durham/Chapel Hill area of North Carolina and beyond, a podcast, and occasional virtual readings. We love readers, and we love writers. We want to make sure they find each other. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for those who can afford to pay. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2006 Publication Media Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Bull City Press's overall average response time is slower than most publishers. More ChallengingBull City Press's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. More ResponsiveBull City Press's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 May 2027* (approx. 247 days from now) through 15 June 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: 7,500 - 15,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Unknown advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 May 2027* (approx. 247 days from now) through 15 June 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: 7,500 - 15,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token advance (under US$200) + < 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies Token advance. < 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $25 Advance; 10% Royalties.Submissions:Method: Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 May 2027* (approx. 247 days from now) through 15 June 2027.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 18 - 30 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token advance (under US$200) + < 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies Token advance. < 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $25 Advance; 10% Royalties.Submissions:Method: 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.* 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:Bluesky @bullcitypress.comFacebook FacebookX (Twitter) @bullcitypress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Bull City Press 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 63 reports from 59 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 41 min | 136.3 mean avg | 160.0 median | 190 max days (222.5 std dev) Responses 95.24 % 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: 95.24 % (136.8 avg. days per rejection) | 1.7 % personal, 73.3 % form, 25.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 4.76 % (94.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 5 responses are pending (87 min | 99.0 mean avg | 99.5 median | 110 max days waiting | 739.5 std dev) from 5 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 fee paid: USD $15.00. (58.6 % of reports specified whether they paid a fee; of those, 100.0 % paid fees.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 28 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 13 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 10 Sep 2026 00:35 UTC (9 minutes 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 ProjectsFrost Place Chapbook Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsInchThirdhand Books 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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