Cola Literary Review See other projects related to this listing. About Cola Literary Review is an annual print journal edited by graduate students in the MFA Program at the University of South Carolina. "Cola” is an affectionate abbreviation for Columbia, South Carolina, the city where our journal is based. We consider previously unpublished poetry and fiction, and our primary commitment is to publishing exceptional writing by diverse authors, emerging and established, from across national and international literary communities. Founded in 1993, Yemassee was a bi-annual literary journal, publishing poetry, fiction, and occasional creative nonfiction as well as chapbooks in both poetry and fiction. Beginning in Fall 2022, the journal has ended its chapbook contests, changed format to an annual journal of poetry and fiction, and changed its name to Cola Literary Review. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for some submission periods, except for specific demographics. The fee is USD $3 (average for magazines that charge). Important: Demographic restrictions vary. Check current guidelines for details before submitting. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1993 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Cola Literary Review's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ChallengingCola Literary Review's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveCola Literary Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 14 October 2026* (approx. 29 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,500 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Limited Demographic:BIPOC Writers only (30 Nov 2026*)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. Expand section Nonfiction Closed Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 14 October 2026* (approx. 29 days from now).1Audience: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 including... Other: May vary.Limited Demographic:BIPOC Writers only (30 Nov 2026*)1Payment: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.* 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:X (Twitter) @colalitreview Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Cola Literary 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 Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 43 reports from 41 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 18 min | 117.6 mean avg | 132.0 median | 203 max days (576.9 std dev) Responses 79.07 % Acceptances: 2.33 % of submissions accepted (63.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.44 % 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: 76.74 % (126.0 avg. days per rejection) | 24.2 % personal, 54.6 % form, 21.2 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 20.93 % (74.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 2 responses are pending (698 min | 698.5 mean avg | 698.5 median | 699 max days waiting | 301.7 std dev) from 1 member 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. (53.5 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.) The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. (32.6 % of reports specified whether they paid a fee; of those, 64.3 % paid fees.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 10 Apr 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 14 Nov 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 04:07 UTC (5 hours, 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! 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