Atlanta Review See other projects related to this listing. About Atlanta Review, an international, award-winning poetry journal based in Atlanta, Georgia, has been published biannually since 1994. The founding editor, Dan Veach, retired in 2016, and the Atlanta Review relocated to Georgia Institute of Technology under the auspices of Editor Karen Head and Managing Editor JC Reilly. Karen Head officially stepped down as editor in 2024, and JC Reilly has taken the reins.We publish all kinds of great poetry; we do not subscribe to any particular “school.” We read and admire lyric, narrative, experimental, form, free verse, prose poems, and any other kind of poetry. To get a sense of our journal, read some back issues, check out links to specific poems or complete issues on our Past Issues page, or better yet, subscribe.Our mission is very clear and has been since the inception of Atlanta Review– “We publish poems, not poets.” This means that we read submissions without any identifying material in the file or file name. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for postal submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $3.50 (average for magazines that charge). Important: Postal submissions are open year-round. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1994 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Atlanta Review's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ApproachableAtlanta Review's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. ResponsiveAtlanta Review's overall rate of non-response is within a normal range for magazines. Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 01 December 2026* (approx. 64 days from now).7Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry, Formal verse, Free verse, Lyric poetry, Narrative poetry, Prose poetry.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 (fees apply). Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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:Bluesky @atlreview.bsky.social Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Atlanta 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 38 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 Reported 28 min | 151.9 mean avg | 148.0 median | 374 max days (455.1 std dev) Responses 89.47 % Acceptances: 21.05 % of submissions accepted (136.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 21.05 % 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: 68.42 % (141.7 avg. days per rejection) | 23.1 % personal, 42.3 % form, 34.6 % unspecified | 5.3 % shortlisted Non-Responses 2.63 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 2.63 % (280.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 7.89 % (97.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 17 responses are pending (5 min | 79.9 mean avg | 91.0 median | 331 max days waiting | 995.0 std dev) from 17 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 180 days. (15.8 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 180 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 180 days have passed. The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.50. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 07 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 22 Jan 2026. Date compiled: 28 Sep 2026 07:58 UTC (7 hours, 27 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 ProjectsAtlanta Review Chapbook Competition Charges fees for all submissionsAtlanta Review International Poetry Competition 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. 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