University of Wisconsin Press See other projects related to this listing. About Since our founding in 1936 and the publication of our first book in 1937, the press has published and distributed more than 3,000 titles. We have nearly 1,500 titles currently in print, including books of general interest (biography, fiction, natural history, poetry, photography, fishing, food, travel, etc.), scholarly books (African studies, American studies, anthropology, art, classics, environmental studies, ethnic studies, film, gay & lesbian studies, history, Jewish studies, literary criticism, Slavic studies, etc.), and regional books about Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. We publish and distribute new books each year in these fields.Our book series include the Wisconsin Poetry Series; Critical Human Rights; New Perspectives in Southeast Asian Studies; Wisconsin Studies in Classics; Living Out: Gay and Lesbian Autobiography; Africa and the Diaspora: History, Politics, Culture; The George L. Mosse Series in Modern European Culture, Sexuality, and Ideas; Publications of the Wisconsin Center for Pushkin Studies; and Women in Africa and the Diaspora. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1937 Publication Media Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed University of Wisconsin Press's overall average response time is within a normal range for publishers. More ChallengingUniversity of Wisconsin Press's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. More ResponsiveUniversity of Wisconsin Press's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed We publish a limited number of novels and short story collections. Historically, we have focused on works with LGBTQ themes or works set in Wisconsin and the upper Midwest. We are open to considering well-written works of literary fiction that do not meet either of these criteria. However, we do not publish science fiction, fantasy, romance, young adult, and most other genre fiction.Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 January 2027* (approx. 121 days from now) through 15 March 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: More than 60,000 words. Novel: More than 60,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region. Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Book: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Academic, Critical, Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Anthropology: General, See guidelines. Film/Television: General, See guidelines. Folklore/Mythology: General, Cultural folklore, See guidelines. History: General, Archaeology, History of countries/regions, See guidelines. Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Memoir: See guidelines. Nature/Environment: Environmental issues. Performing Arts: Dance, Performance art, See guidelines. Place/Regions: Specific region. Politics/Political Science: General, See guidelines. Religion/Spirituality: Judaism. Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, Women/Female issues, See guidelines. Society/Culture: General, Ethnicity/Race, Social issues, See guidelines.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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:Bluesky @uwiscpress.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @uwiscpress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope University of Wisconsin 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 10 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 1 min | 92.8 mean avg | 105.0 median | 181 max days (65.0 std dev) Responses 100.00 % 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: 100.00 % (92.8 avg. days per rejection) | 40.0 % personal, 40.0 % form, 20.0 % unspecified | 7.1 % full MS requested Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 4 responses are pending (26 min | 102.8 mean avg | 98.5 median | 188 max days waiting | 211.3 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 Submissions are acknowledged within 3 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 10 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 02:10 UTC (7 hours, 52 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. 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