Galileo Press See other projects related to this listing. About Galileo Books was founded in 1979 by Julia Wendell and Jack Stephens. It grew out of their Iowa City literary salon which combined music, literature, and graphic arts to begin new conversations in poetics. The press obtained registered nonprofit status in 1985 and although it is steadfastly independent has had its titles reviewed in the New York Review of Books and other notable publications. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee range is USD $12 to $21 (average to above average for publishers that charge). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1979 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterGalileo Press's overall average response time is faster than most publishers. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novella: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 15000 to 40000 words). Fiction Collection: No specific word count limits known. Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $200 to $500, plus "standard" royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: No specific word count limits known. Book: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir.Payment:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $200 to $500, plus "standard" royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 28 - 36 pages. Poetry Collection: 52 - 80 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $200 to $500, plus "standard" royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @freestatereviewX (Twitter) @freestatereview Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Galileo 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 related projects Accuracy We have received 9 reports from 9 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 36 min | 78.1 mean avg | 74.0 median | 371 max days (108.7 std dev) Pending 7 responses are pending (16 min | 71.6 mean avg | 80.0 median | 123 max days waiting | 40.5 std dev) from 7 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 $21.00. Most recent response reported was received on 27 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 29 Aug 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 05:30 UTC (4 hours, 15 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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