Skip to Content
Duotrope®

Pirene's Fountain A Journal of Poetry 68

A project of Glass Lyre Press (see other related projects).

Recent cover image or website screenshot for Pirene's Fountain: A Journal of Poetry © Pirene's Fountain

Go to publication's website

Report:
Submission/Response
Correction/Update
New Cover Art

Request (Editors only):
Interview
Duosuma Submission Manager

About

In the lore of Greek myths, naiad Pirene was grief-stricken by the death of her son, Cenchrias. She dissolved into a fountain of tears outside the gates of Corinth. It was said the essence of a naiad was tied to her spring; she could no longer exist if the spring dried up, as is often the case with inspiration and poetry. Pirene’s fountain was one of three springs associated with Pegasus, and was sacred to the muses, who drank of the waters for fresh inspiration. At Pirene’s Fountain, it is our hope that we can share of each other’s knowledge, and in the spirit of Ancora Imparo – “ I am still learning,” open our hearts and minds to inspiration.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2008

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year.

Poetry Open

All genres of poetry are accepted with no restrictions on length, style or form; however, free verse and shorter, more varied pieces are preferred. Creativity, imagination, and original use of language is encouraged, with a preference for lyrical and richly-imaged verse, and/or poems with an emotional focal point and narrative strength.

Dates:

Open to poetry submissions through 30 June 2024* (approx. 42 days from now). 12

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Poem PoemNo line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.
Poetry Forms:

Free verse, Lyric poetry, Narrative poetry, Short poetry.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Other (May vary).

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
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.

Pirene's Fountain Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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.
AccuracyWe have received 40 reports from 38 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported0 min | 27.2 mean avg | 30.0 median | 76 max days (20.1 std dev)
Responses95.00 %
Acceptances10.00 % of submissions accepted (15.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 10.53 % 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.
Rejections85.00 % (27.9 avg. days per rejection) | 35.3 % personal, 20.6 % form, 44.1 % unspecified | 12.5 % shortlisted
Non-Responses5.00 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded-
Withdrawals5.00 % (38.0 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending9 responses are pending (0 min | 2.9 mean avg | 4.0 median | 6 max days waiting | 2.1 std dev) from 9 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

Submissions are acknowledged within 5 days on average.
Most recent response reported was received on 21 Jul 2023.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 04 Jul 2023.

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!

The Aeolian Harp Series
Carrying the Branch: Poets in Search of Peace DNQ
Glass Lyre Press Charges fees for all submissions

Dates

Last Updated: 15 May 2024
Last Audited: 08 Feb 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 18 Apr 2009

Before Submitting

We 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.