Cooper Dillon Books About A small poetry press founded on promoting and maintaining the values that make poems timeless.Founded in 2009 and based in San Diego, California, we publish full-length and chapbook poetry collections in perfect-bound paperback editions. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for submitters can purchase a book in lieu of the submission fee. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee is USD $10 (average for publishers that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2009 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterCooper Dillon Books's overall average response time is faster than most publishers. More ChallengingCooper Dillon Books's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. More ResponsiveCooper Dillon Books's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Poetry Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: Up to 35 pages. Poetry Collection: 50 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:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.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. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @cooperdillonbooks Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Cooper Dillon 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: Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 23 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 57 min | 78.4 mean avg | 80.0 median | 264 max days (143.8 std dev) Responses 91.30 % 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: 91.30 % (81.4 avg. days per rejection) | 9.5 % personal, 66.7 % form, 23.8 % unspecified | 3.7 % full MS requested Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 8.70 % (61.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 4 responses are pending (3 min | 44.0 mean avg | 38.0 median | 97 max days waiting | 40.2 std dev) from 4 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. (17.4 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.) The most common submission fee paid: USD $10.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 06 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 15:51 UTC (5 hours, 36 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! 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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