Crab Orchard Review (COR) See other projects related to this listing. About Southern Illinois University's Crab Orchard Review is not just a publication; it's a literary journey that delves into the heart of storytelling. One that "readers enjoy and writers admire." Our platform provides a space for emerging and established writers to share their unique voices: be they urban, rural, or someplace in between. We remain dedicated to promoting diverse perspectives and fostering a community passionate about literature. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $4 (average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1995 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Crab Orchard Review's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. Normal AcceptanceCrab Orchard Review's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for magazines. More ResponsiveCrab Orchard Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words. Novel Excerpt: Up to 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary, See guidelines.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 Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 2,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir. Society/Culture. Other: May vary, See guidelines.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 Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 40 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 including... Other: May vary, See guidelines.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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @craborchardreview For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Crab Orchard 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 88 reports from 79 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 3 min | 58.1 mean avg | 56.0 median | 102 max days (515.4 std dev) Responses 92.04 % Acceptances: 9.09 % of submissions accepted (55.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 10.13 % 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: 82.95 % (58.3 avg. days per rejection) | 5.5 % personal, 68.5 % form, 26.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 7.95 % (40.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (386 days waiting). 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 60 days. (42.1 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 days.) The most common submission fee paid: USD $4.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 31 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 22 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 02:10 UTC (7 hours, 36 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! 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