In a Nutshell An Anthology of Micro-poems A project of ONE ART (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (December 2025). We provide the following information as an archive. About We are particularly interested in very short poems (aka. micro-poems) that transcend ordinary language through sound/symbol/image/metaphor/simile. Like the sustenance of nutmeat within a nutshell, we seek micro poems that hold or contain compressed poetic language as sustenance.Please note: We are not considering haiku for this anthology. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for submissions with donations. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publication AI Policy Human-created work preferred, but limited AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 10 lines; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Short poetry. Excluding: Haiku (or related).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Make a Donation In a Nutshell 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 26 reports from 25 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 15 min | 47.7 mean avg | 51.0 median | 100 max days (18.0 std dev) Responses 92.31 % Acceptances: 7.69 % of submissions accepted (18.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 8.00 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 84.62 % (48.8 avg. days per rejection) | 4.6 % personal, 81.8 % form, 13.6 % unspecified Non-Responses 3.85 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 3.85 % (100.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 3.85 % (55.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (34.6 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 12 Jan 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 10:31 UTC (less than a minute 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 ProjectsThe Book of Jobs: An Anthology of Poems About Work CLOSEDONE ARTONE ART Haiku Anthology Series 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. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only