Host Publications See other projects related to this listing. About Host Publications is an award-winning, women-led independent publisher located in Austin, Texas. Devoted to our mission to elevate historically marginalized writers, Host Publications publishes radical poetry and fiction by emerging LGBTQ+, BIPOC, intersectional feminist, and immigrant voices.With every book we publish, stage we set, and event we host, we work to empower our community of writers whose work inspires social transformation and creates a new sense of what is possible in writing. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee is USD $15 (average for publishers that charge). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to historically-marginalized writers based in the US. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1988 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterHost Publications's overall average response time is faster than most publishers. Expand section Fiction Closed Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 60 - 90 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Professional advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $2,500.Submissions:Method: Submittable 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. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @HostPublicationsX (Twitter) @hostpublication Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Host Publications 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 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 37 min | 65.9 mean avg | 61.0 median | 79 max days (13.4 std dev) Pending 1 response is pending (109 days waiting). 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 $15.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 28 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 20 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:29 UTC (14 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! 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