Asheville Poetry Review See other projects related to this listing. Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (January 2026). We provide the following information as an archive. About Asheville Poetry Review is an annual literary journal that publishes 180–220 pages of poems, interviews, translations, essays, historical perspectives, and book reviews. Since its inception in 1994, Asheville Poetry Review has published over 1800 new and established writers from 22 different countries, including Robert Bly, Patricia Smith, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Joy Harjo, Gary Snyder, Billy Collins, Yusef Komunyakaa, Eavan Boland, R. S. Thomas, Ai, Yevgeny Yevtushenko, Fred Chappell, Marilyn Hacker, Robert Morgan, Carl Phillips, A. E. Stallings, Ciaran Carson, Diane Seuss, B. H. Fairchild, David Kirby, Michael Harper, Hayden Carruth, Dorianne Laux, Marilyn Nelson, and Colette Inez. From its first regional issue, Asheville Poetry Review has grown into an international publication with distribution to major bookstores across the U.S. and Canada as well as to many independent bookstores in the U.S. and in several European countries. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1994 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 6 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Submittable submission manager. Postal. 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 publication's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Subscribe Asheville Poetry Review 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 39 reports from 39 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 128 min | 196.1 mean avg | 162.5 median | 328 max days (77.0 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 2.56 % of submissions accepted (162.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.56 % 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: 97.44 % (199.1 avg. days per rejection) | 5.3 % personal, 60.5 % form, 34.2 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 14 Dec 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 14 Jul 2025. Date compiled: 17 Sep 2026 16:08 UTC (7 hours, 33 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 ProjectsThe William Matthews Poetry Prize CLOSED 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. 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