The Baltimore Review Contest A project of Baltimore Review About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $8 (below average for contests). Important: Contest length and category requirements vary. Please see their website for full details. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterThe Baltimore Review Contest's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ChallengingThe Baltimore Review Contest's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Baltimore Review Contest's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary, See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $400 for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary, See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $400 for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Prose poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary, See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $400 for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.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 contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @BaltimoreEditor Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Baltimore Review Contest 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 Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 56 reports from 49 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 2 min | 46.4 mean avg | 45.0 median | 92 max days (39.2 std dev) Responses 94.65 % Acceptances: 1.79 % of submissions accepted (27.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.04 % 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: 92.86 % (47.0 avg. days per rejection) | 1.9 % personal, 76.9 % form, 21.2 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 5.36 % (26.7 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (113 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 $8.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 23 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 May 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 16:08 UTC (7 hours, 35 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! 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. 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