Broad River Review See other projects related to this listing. About Gardner-Webb University founded its literary magazine in 1968 under the name One Little Candle. In 1973, the name was changed to Reflections, and, finally, in 2002, to the Broad River Review. At that time, the magazine was also upgraded from side-staple to a perfect bound publication.The Broad River Review is proud to offer an outlet for our undergraduate students, faculty, staff, and local community members. Each year, the Broad River Review may recognize certain undergraduate students for outstanding achievement and publish their works.However, since 2002, we have made a conscious effort to broaden the scope of our writers to include regional and national writers. Maintaining this balance of university-affiliated writers and non-affiliated writers is important to us. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1968 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Broad River Review's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ApproachableBroad River Review's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. Less ResponsiveBroad River Review's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 February 2027* (approx. 138 days from now) through 01 April 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.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. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 February 2027* (approx. 138 days from now) through 01 April 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 5,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words.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. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 February 2027* (approx. 138 days from now) through 01 April 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 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 No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 February 2027* (approx. 138 days from now) through 01 April 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 5 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.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: Image. 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: Make a Donation Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Broad River 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 17 reports from 14 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 13 min | 268.7 mean avg | 312.0 median | 423 max days (122.4 std dev) Responses 70.58 % Acceptances: 11.76 % of submissions accepted (336.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 14.29 % 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: 58.82 % (318.5 avg. days per rejection) | 10.0 % personal, 40.0 % form, 50.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 5.88 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 5.88 % (423.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 23.53 % (65.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 9 responses are pending (168 min | 206.0 mean avg | 208.0 median | 244 max days waiting | 1,234.9 std dev) from 9 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Submissions are acknowledged within 2 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Feb 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Mar 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 02:30 UTC (6 hours, 45 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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