University Press of Kentucky New Poetry and Prose Series A project of University Press of Kentucky About The University Press of Kentucky seeks manuscripts of contemporary poetry and fiction that exhibit a profound attention to language, strong imagination, formal inventiveness, and awareness of one’s literary roots. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2017 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed University Press of Kentucky New Poetry and Prose Series's overall average response time is within a normal range for publishers. More ChallengingUniversity Press of Kentucky New Poetry and Prose Series's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. More ResponsiveUniversity Press of Kentucky New Poetry and Prose Series's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: 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:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: No page limits known.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: 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @kentuckypressX (Twitter) @kentuckypress For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope University Press of Kentucky New Poetry and Prose Series 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 Accuracy We have received 18 reports from 18 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 39 min | 125.3 mean avg | 130.0 median | 132 max days (26.1 std dev) Responses 88.89 % 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: 88.89 % (129.9 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 56.3 % form, 43.8 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 11.11 % (50.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 4 responses are pending (127 min | 129.3 mean avg | 129.0 median | 132 max days waiting | 2.2 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 Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 11 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 May 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 10:02 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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