Four Way Books See other projects related to this listing. About Four Way Books is dedicated to producing and promoting excellent literary publications and to creating opportunities for writers of merit. We believe that the work of writers brings good to the world—understanding, empathy, curiosity, wisdom—and we strive to connect writers and readers, to make each writer’s life more meaningful by bringing validation to the artist and important, pioneering, virtuosic work to wide public attention, as well as to the communities each book most seeks and serves. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for limited fee waivers available. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee is USD $32 (above average for publishers that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1993 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Four Way Books's overall average response time is slower than most publishers. More ChallengingFour Way Books's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. ResponsiveFour Way Books's overall rate of non-response is within a normal range for publishers. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 November 2026* (approx. 19 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novella: 30,000 - 40,000 words. Fiction Collection: 50,000 - 75,000 words.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: Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 - 80 pages.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: 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @fourwaybooksX (Twitter) @fourwayreview Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Four Way 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: All Categories Fiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 15 reports from 15 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 116 min | 155.2 mean avg | 137.5 median | 405 max days (288.8 std dev) Responses 93.33 % 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: 93.33 % (134.3 avg. days per rejection) | 14.3 % personal, 57.1 % form, 28.6 % unspecified | 4.8 % full MS requested Non-Responses 6.67 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 6.67 % (405.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 6 responses are pending (6 min | 174.8 mean avg | 9.0 median | 501 max days waiting | 928.8 std dev) from 6 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 $32.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 15 Apr 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Nov 2025. Date compiled: 11 Nov 2026 09:04 UTC (4 hours, 15 minutes ago). 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 ProjectsThe Ellen Bryant Voigt Series in Poetry Charges fees for all submissionsFour Way Books Intro Prize in Poetry CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsFour Way Books It's No Contest CLOSEDFour Way Books Levis Prize in Poetry Charges fees for all submissionsFour Way Review Charges fees for some 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. 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