Blackbox Manifold About BLACKBOX MANIFOLD is an online forum with a slant towards innovative poetry that has prose, narrative, or sequences in its sights, as well as work with an environmental or environmentalist slant. That said, we don’t hold allegiance to any one poetry school or group, and we’re happy to receive submissions from established and emerging poets alike.Our aim is to present new juxtapositions of voice while using the Web’s fluid solidity to cast around for as wide and varied a readership as possible.On occasion, a current topic or event will be the focus for an issue—in bringing together poems that warp current woofs our hope is that some news, at least, may be broken. Voices that record by trembling are always welcome. But to ensure that we don’t settle into familiar patterns, guest editors will also occasionally be invited to take charge of an issue and solicit new work. Calling on a range of poets for editorial advice is fundamental to our own collaborative approach. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterBlackbox Manifold's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: No specific word count limits known. Essay: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Experimental, Literary.Topics: Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Nature/Environment.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 2 - 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry, Hybrid form, Narrative poetry, Prose poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Nature/Environment.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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 Facebook For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Blackbox Manifold 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: All Categories Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Accuracy We have received 6 reports from 6 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 4 min | 36.8 mean avg | 33.5 median | 81 max days (31.5 std dev) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 70 days. (16.7 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 70 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 70 days have passed. Most recent response reported was received on 18 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 18 May 2026. Date compiled: 18 Sep 2026 02:18 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! 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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