Fifth Wheel Press See other projects related to this listing. About originally founded by editor-in-chief nat raum in 2019 as a photobook press for lens-based artists of marginalized genders, fifth wheel press is a space for those who are historically underrepresented in creative communities. we aim to publish dynamic art and writing by queer, trans, and gender-nonconforming creatives in the form of monographs, zines, anthologies, chapbooks, and more. we believe a truly inclusive space must be intersectional; as such, we welcome, celebrate, and prioritize submissions from those who belong to other marginalized groups in addition to the queer community, including but not limited to bipoc, disabled, and neurodivergent artists and writers. we value honesty, integrity, and empathy above all. our published artists and writers possess not only an exceptional level of talent that we want to honor, but also a demonstrated understanding of these values. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people who belong to the queer, trans, and/or gender variant communities. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2019 Publication Media Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterFifth Wheel Press's overall average response time is faster than most publishers. More ApproachableFifth Wheel Press's overall acceptance rate is higher than most publishers. More ResponsiveFifth Wheel Press's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Specific gender identity, All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays, Specific sexual identity.Genres: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: 3,750 - 8,750 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary advance + >= 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies No monetary advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: 50% of the net profits.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Specific gender identity, All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays, Specific sexual identity.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: 3,750 - 8,750 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary advance + >= 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies No monetary advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: 50% of the net profits.Submissions:Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Specific gender identity, All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays, Specific sexual identity.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 15 - 35 pages.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 + >= 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies No monetary advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: 50% of the net profits.Submissions:Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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:Bluesky @fifthwheelpress.bsky.socialInstagram @fifthwheelpressX (Twitter) @fifthwheelpress Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Fifth Wheel 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 37 reports from 35 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 3 min | 12.7 mean avg | 13.0 median | 44 max days (6.6 std dev) Responses 97.30 % Acceptances: 18.92 % of submissions accepted (10.4 avg. days per acceptance) | 20.00 % 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: 78.38 % (13.1 avg. days per rejection) | 27.6 % personal, 72.4 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 2.70 % (5.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 05 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 21 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 03:16 UTC (15 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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