Common Ground Review See other projects related to this listing. About At Common Ground Review, we seek to publish well crafted poems, short stories and creative nonfiction that surprise and illuminate, amuse, inform, and/or challenge--not always all at once. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1999 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Common Ground Review's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ApproachableCommon Ground Review's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. ResponsiveCommon Ground Review's overall rate of non-response is within a normal range for magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 01 May 2027* (approx. 228 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 3,000 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 Open Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 01 May 2027* (approx. 228 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 3,000 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 Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 01 May 2027* (approx. 228 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 61 lines; 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 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:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @CommonGroundRev For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Common Ground 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 34 reports from 30 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 | 124.7 mean avg | 54.0 median | 417 max days (463.9 std dev) Responses 94.11 % Acceptances: 11.76 % of submissions accepted (123.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 13.33 % 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: 82.35 % (97.0 avg. days per rejection) | 67.9 % personal, 17.9 % form, 14.3 % unspecified | 5.9 % shortlisted Non-Responses 2.94 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 2.94 % (370.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 2.94 % (56.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 10 responses are pending (8 min | 98.6 mean avg | 138.0 median | 201 max days waiting | 899.1 std dev) from 10 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 14 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 04 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 03:10 UTC (6 hours, 35 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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! Related ProjectsCommon Ground Review Poetry Contest Charges fees for all submissions 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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