Birmingham Poetry Review (BPR) About Birmingham Poetry Review is a UAB publication funded by the Department of English and the College of Arts and Sciences. It was founded by co-editors Robert Collins and Randy Blythe in 1987. The journal includes original, unpublished work as well as translations. In past years, the journal has published work by poets of such national merit as Betty Adcock, Daniel Anderson, David Bottoms, Claudia Emerson, Debora Greger, Mark Jarman, David Kirby, Edward Hirsch, Andrew Hudgins, William Logan, Medbh McGuckian, R. T. Smith, Pimone Triplett, and Sidney Wade. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1987 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Birmingham Poetry Review's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ApproachableBirmingham Poetry Review's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. Less ResponsiveBirmingham Poetry Review's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 14 May 2027* (approx. 240 days from now).12Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 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 Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Postal. Reprints: Unknown.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:Facebook Facebook Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Birmingham 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 Accuracy We have received 19 reports from 15 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 6 min | 53.6 mean avg | 42.0 median | 160 max days (40.4 std dev) Responses 94.74 % Acceptances: 15.79 % of submissions accepted (27.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 20.00 % 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: 78.95 % (52.0 avg. days per rejection) | 13.3 % personal, 80.0 % form, 6.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 5.26 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 5.26 % (160.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 11 responses are pending (6 min | 91.5 mean avg | 128.5 median | 158 max days waiting | 579.4 std dev) from 11 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 90 days. (15.8 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.) Most recent response reported was received on 01 Apr 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 19:49 UTC (1 hour, 39 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! 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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