Cæsura

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About

For more than three decades, Cæsura served its members as a literary newsletter and magazine. Beginning with the 25th anniversary issue in 2005, Cæsura updated its appearance and focus as a literary journal that includes poems, short fiction, non-fiction, critical work, book reviews, and interviews. We hope to provide our members and the public with a compelling mix of work from the established award-winning poet to the burgeoning writer.

Important: Deadline is later for PCSJ members.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 1 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 1 x per year

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

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Statistics Synopsis

Slower: Cæsura's overall average response time is slower than most magazines.
More Approachable: Cæsura's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines.
Less Responsive: Cæsura's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Artwork: Up to 3 pieces.

Art Media:

Crafts/Decorative arts.
Ceramics.
Drawing.
Painting.
Photography.
Sculpture.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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Cæsura Submission Statistics

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Accuracy

We have received 11 reports from 11 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

71 min | 153.6 mean avg | 149.0 median | 295 max days (78.6 std dev)

Responses

90.91 %

Acceptances:

54.55 % of submissions accepted (96.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 54.55 % of submitters accepted

Rejections:

36.36 % (240.8 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 75.0 % form, 25.0 % unspecified

Non-Responses

9.09 %

Lost/Returned:

Never Responded:

9.09 % (207.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded)

Withdrawals

Pending

5 responses are pending (107 min | 142.8 mean avg | 142.0 median | 179 max days waiting | 35.0 std dev) from 5 different members

Other Information

Submissions are acknowledged within 10 days on average.
Most recent response reported was received on 15 Aug 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 May 2026.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 10:02 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 16 Jun 2026

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