Cordite Poetry Review About Cordite Poetry Review [is] an Australian and international journal of poetry review and criticism. Important: Payment is available for Australian contributors only. Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details. Country of Publication Australia Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterCordite Poetry Review's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ChallengingCordite Poetry Review's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveCordite Poetry Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Query first.Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 04 October 2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time (in 16 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians, Scholars.Lengths: Interview: No specific word count limits known. Review: 1,000 - 2,000 words. Article: No specific word count limits known. Essay: Up to 10,000 words.Styles:Academic, Critical.Topics: Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.Theme:Thrum (04 Oct 2026 12:59 UTC)Payment:No monetary payment to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment. Details: Payment to Australian citizens or permanent residents only.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 04 October 2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time (in 16 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians, Scholars.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: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Theme:Thrum (04 Oct 2026 12:59 UTC)2Payment:No monetary payment to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment. Details: Payment to Australian citizens or permanent residents only.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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @corditepoetry Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Cordite Poetry 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 Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 46 reports from 34 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 10 min | 49.4 mean avg | 48.0 median | 100 max days (28.3 std dev) Responses 97.83 % Acceptances: 4.35 % of submissions accepted (53.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 5.88 % 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: 93.48 % (48.9 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 76.7 % form, 23.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 2.17 % (56.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 5 responses are pending (4 min | 95.3 mean avg | 75.0 median | 192 max days waiting | 235.5 std dev) from 4 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 31 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 17 Sep 2026 21:54 UTC (4 hours, 26 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! 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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