YesYes Books (YYB) See other projects related to this listing. About YesYes Books has been publishing provocative collections of poetry, fiction, and experimental art since 2011. We look for work that acknowledges and celebrates our passionate, complex, and boundless natures.In recent years, YYB titles have received national awards including the Lambda Award for Gay Poetry, Lambda Award for Bisexual Poetry, American Book Award, Kate Tufts Discovery Award, Milt Kessler Award, Eric Hoffer Award, John C. Zacharis Award, Julie Suk Award, CLMP Firecracker Award, and Devil’s Kitchen Reading Prize. Our titles have also been included in numerous finalist/semifinalist standings and best book lists such as the National Book Award Longlist, the Lamba Award for Transgender Poetry, Believer Book Award, Balcones Poetry Prize, Norma Farber First Book Award, Publisher's Weekly Best Debuts of the Year, Boston Globe Best Poetry Books of the Year and many others.With books that are as beautiful to hold as they are to read, YesYes Books engages an international community of writers, artists, and readers. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee is USD $25 (above average for publishers that charge). Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2011 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower YesYes Books's overall average response time is slower than most publishers. More ChallengingYesYes Books's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. More ResponsiveYesYes Books's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed 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) + >= 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000 advance, 15-25% royalties.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 48 - 120 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) + >= 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000 advance, 15-25% royalties.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 @yesyesbooks For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope YesYes Books 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. This project ranks among the 25 Slowest Poetry Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 48 reports from 47 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 | 253.2 mean avg | 250.5 median | 513 max days (107.2 std dev) Responses 87.50 % 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: 87.50 % (258.1 avg. days per rejection) | 4.8 % personal, 71.4 % form, 23.8 % unspecified | 6.3 % shortlisted | 1.7 % full MS requested Non-Responses 2.08 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 2.08 % (389.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 10.42 % (148.6 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 11 responses are pending (46 min | 117.2 mean avg | 79.0 median | 257 max days waiting | 931.5 std dev) from 11 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 $25.00. Submissions are acknowledged within 17 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 27 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 13 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 08:10 UTC (1 hour, 5 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! Related ProjectsPamet River Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsVinyl BELIEVED DEFUNCTVinyl 45 Chapbook Contest Charges fees for all submissions 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. 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