Crab Creek Review See other projects related to this listing. About Crab Creek Review is a perfect-bound print literary journal dedicated to publishing the best poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. We are interested in publishing both emerging and established poets and writers. Over the years we have published: Naomi Shihab Nye, Rebecca Wells, William Stafford, Madeline DeFrees, David Guterson, Lyn Lifshin, Dorianne Laux, Marvin Bell, Peter Pereira, Ilya Kaminsky, David Wagoner, Kathleen Alcala, Denise Duhamel, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Peggy Shumaker, William Doreski, Joshua Marie Wilkinson, Susan Rich, Ryan G. Van Cleave, Nin Andrews, Alison Pelegrin, Mary Biddinger, Frances McCue, Virgil Suarez, Nancy Pagh, Alice Fogel, Oliver de la Paz, Martha Silano, Jim Daniels, James Bertolino, Ciaran Berry, Kathleen Flenniken, Patricia Fargnoli, Sam Hamill, Tod Marshall, Joseph Powell, Alice Derry, Marjorie Manwaring, Joannie Kervran Stangeland, Molly Tenenbaum, and Kary Wayson. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for expedited responses and "fast lane" submission periods. The fee is USD $4 (average for magazines that charge). Important: The Spring Crab, their online publication, is listed separately. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1983 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Crab Creek Review's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. Normal AcceptanceCrab Creek Review's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for magazines. More ResponsiveCrab Creek Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 15 October 2026* (approx. 30 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 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.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 15 October 2026* (approx. 30 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir. Other: May vary.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 15 October 2026* (approx. 30 days from now).8Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 4 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.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) @CrabCreekRev Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Crab Creek 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 41 reports from 40 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 6 min | 68.3 mean avg | 60.0 median | 161 max days (42.6 std dev) Responses 85.37 % Acceptances: 7.32 % of submissions accepted (106.7 avg. days per acceptance) | 7.50 % 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: 78.05 % (72.3 avg. days per rejection) | 3.1 % personal, 78.1 % form, 18.8 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 14.63 % (34.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 56 days. (63.4 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 56 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 90 days have passed. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 07 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 02:50 UTC (6 hours, 57 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! Related ProjectsCrab Creek Review Fiction Contest ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsCrab Creek Review Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Spring Crab 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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