Barrow Street Journal A project of Barrow Street Press (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for some fee waivers available, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $3 (average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1998 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Barrow Street Journal's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ApproachableBarrow Street Journal's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveBarrow Street Journal's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of 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:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @BarrowStreetInc Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Barrow Street Journal 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 40 reports from 39 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 5 min | 105.5 mean avg | 115.0 median | 239 max days (162.6 std dev) Responses 97.50 % Acceptances: 15.00 % of submissions accepted (37.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 15.38 % 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: 82.50 % (115.1 avg. days per rejection) | 21.2 % personal, 57.6 % form, 21.2 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 2.50 % (239.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 120 days. (42.5 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 120 days.) The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Submissions are acknowledged within 3 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 04:35 UTC (less than a minute 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 Projects4x2 DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsBarrow Street Poetry Book Prize Charges fees for all submissionsBarrow Street Prose Series 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: 19 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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