Plainsongs Poetry Magazine A project of Corpus Callosum Press (see other related projects). About Plainsongs’s title suggests not only its location on the Great Plains, but also its preference for the living language, whether in free or formal verse. Plainsongs presents poems that seem to be aware of modernist and post-modernist influences, not necessarily by imitation or allusion, but by using the tools provided by that rich heritage. Featuring poetry that runs the gamut from traditional to experimental, from realist to surrealist, Plainsongs strives to capture the multiplicity of voices--including those of feminist, nonwhite, immigrant, and LGBTQ writers--that make up this vibrant and wonderfully diverse Midwestern soundscape. Poets from all 50 states and many foreign countries contribute regularly to Plainsongs. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1980 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Plainsongs Poetry Magazine's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ApproachablePlainsongs Poetry Magazine's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsivePlainsongs Poetry Magazine's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Expand section Fiction Closed Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 March 2027* (approx. 189 days from now) through 15 May 2027.2Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, Americans, People in a specific region.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 6 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Formal verse, Free verse.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Provides free copy/copies Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $50 for poems honored as award poems in each issue.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial Platforms:None known Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Plainsongs Poetry Magazine 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 Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 20 reports from 20 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 97 min | 129.1 mean avg | 134.5 median | 153 max days (21.4 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 40.00 % of submissions accepted (131.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 40.00 % 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: 60.00 % (128.0 avg. days per rejection) | 41.7 % personal, 41.7 % form, 16.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 2 responses are pending (172 min | 173.5 mean avg | 173.5 median | 175 max days waiting | 1,002.1 std dev) from 2 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 21 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 May 2026. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 16:44 UTC (5 hours, 53 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. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Corpus Callosum Journal 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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