Flame Tree Press A project of Flame Tree Publishing (see other related projects). About Flame Tree Press is the trade fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing, with editorial offices in both London and New York. We’ll publish globally in the English language, in print and ebook formats, with a focus on excellent writing in horror and the supernatural, crime and mystery thrillers, and science fiction and fantasy. Our aim is to explore beyond the boundaries of the everyday, finding new pathways for the imagination, with tales from both award-winners and original voices. Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Media Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Flame Tree Press's overall average response time is slower than most publishers. Normal AcceptanceFlame Tree Press's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for publishers. Less ResponsiveFlame Tree Press's overall rate of non-response is higher than most publishers. Collapse section Fiction Open We are generally interested in SF, fantasy, horror and crime fiction.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Mystery/Crime Subgenre: Crime Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Novel: 70,000 - 120,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Expand section Nonfiction Closed 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 @flametreepublishingX (Twitter) @flametreetweet Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Flame Tree 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 Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 21 reports from 20 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 145.9 mean avg | 143.0 median | 381 max days (168.5 std dev) Responses 66.66 % Acceptances: 4.76 % of submissions accepted (152.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 5.00 % 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: 61.90 % (122.5 avg. days per rejection) | 38.5 % personal, 46.2 % form, 15.4 % unspecified | 4.8 % shortlisted Non-Responses 23.81 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 23.81 % (196.4 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 9.52 % (178.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 17 responses are pending (6 min | 122.1 mean avg | 63.0 median | 506 max days waiting | 158.8 std dev) from 15 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 60 days. (85.7 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 days.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 06 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 06:11 UTC (1 hour, 49 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! 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