Grendel Press See other projects related to this listing. About We bring together lovers of the deep and dark and embrace the motto that in the heart of every monster is a truth waiting to be told. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2022 Publication Media Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Grendel Press's overall average response time is within a normal range for publishers. More ChallengingGrendel Press's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. More ResponsiveGrendel Press's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Subgenre: Dark Fantasy Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Romance Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Novella: 25,000 - 40,000 words. Novel: 40,000 - 120,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary advance to Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + Royalty rate varies Pays occasionally, up to Professional advance. Royalties vary. Details: Advance amount and royalties vary depending on contract type chosen, copies sold, and publication medium.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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:Bluesky @grendelpress.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @grendelpressX (Twitter) @grendelpress Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Grendel 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: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 12 reports from 10 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 18 min | 100.8 mean avg | 114.5 median | 157 max days (47.0 std dev) Responses 91.67 % 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: 91.67 % (97.9 avg. days per rejection) | 63.6 % personal, 18.2 % form, 18.2 % unspecified | 6.3 % full MS requested Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 8.33 % (127.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 4 responses are pending (109 min | 161.8 mean avg | 155.5 median | 227 max days waiting | 116.8 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 112 days. (50.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 112 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 112 days have passed. Most recent response reported was received on 07 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:45 UTC (less than a minute 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! Related ProjectsGrendel Press Anthologies DNQ 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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