Connecticut River Review A project of Connecticut Poetry Society (see other related projects). We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About CPS publishes Connecticut River Review, a national journal of poetry, and encourages all poets in writing and publishing their poetry. Our group has a long tradition of excellence in publishing the work of poets from Connecticut and around the nation. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1978 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterConnecticut River Review's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableConnecticut River Review's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveConnecticut River Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 February 2027* (approx. 136 days from now) through 15 April 2027.2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: 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.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.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 FacebookInstagram @connpoetry Support this Publisher: Become a Member For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Connecticut 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: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 45 reports from 45 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 8 min | 25.6 mean avg | 25.0 median | 87 max days (365.5 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 11.11 % of submissions accepted (23.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 11.11 % 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: 88.89 % (26.0 avg. days per rejection) | 15.0 % personal, 70.0 % form, 15.0 % unspecified | 4.4 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information The most common submission tip paid: USD $5.00. (25.0 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 11 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 18 Sep 2026 00:02 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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