Chestnut Review Chapbooks A project of Chestnut Review (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for some fee waivers available. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee range is USD $6 to $12 (below average to average for publishers that charge). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Chestnut Review. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Chestnut Review Chapbooks's overall average response time is within a normal range for publishers. More ChallengingChestnut Review Chapbooks's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. More ResponsiveChestnut Review Chapbooks's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 March 2027* (approx. 109 days from now) through 30 April 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: 3,750 - 8,750 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 $150 and 30% royalties on Amazon sales.Submissions:Method: Submittable 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 01 March 2027* (approx. 109 days from now) through 30 April 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: 3,750 - 8,750 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 $150 and 30% royalties on Amazon sales.Submissions:Method: Submittable 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 01 March 2027* (approx. 109 days from now) through 30 April 2027.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 15 - 25 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 $150 and 30% royalties on Amazon sales.Submissions:Method: Submittable 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 @chestnutreview.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @chestnutreview Support this Publisher: Donate on PayPal Support on Patreon For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Chestnut Review Chapbooks 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 28 reports from 26 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 39 min | 102.2 mean avg | 104.0 median | 142 max days (113.9 std dev) Responses 96.43 % 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: 96.43 % (99.8 avg. days per rejection) | 14.8 % personal, 66.7 % form, 18.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 3.57 % (122.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 19 responses are pending (11 min | 34.7 mean avg | 34.0 median | 67 max days waiting | 276.2 std dev) from 19 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 $12.00. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 08 Nov 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 11 Nov 2026 10:04 UTC (3 hours, 16 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 ProjectsChestnut Review Charges fees for some submissionsChestnut Review Poetry Chapbook Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsChestnut Review Prose Chapbook Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsChestnut Review Stubborn Writers Contest CLOSED 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. 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