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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. The fee is USD $3.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 1995

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency.

Fiction Temp Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General.

Lengths:
Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words.
Short Story1,000 - 2,500 words.
Novel ExcerptUp 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.

Nonfiction Temp Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
EssayUp to 2,500 words.
Narrative NonfictionUp 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.

Poetry Temp Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General.

Lengths:
PoemUp 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.

Crab Orchard Review Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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.
AccuracyWe have received 50 reports from 47 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported0 min | 58.4 mean avg | 77.0 median | 102 max days (30.5 std dev)
Responses90.00 %
Acceptances18.00 % of submissions accepted (59.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 19.15 % 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.
Rejections72.00 % (61.7 avg. days per rejection) | 13.9 % personal, 58.3 % form, 27.8 % unspecified
Non-Responses10.00 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded2.00 % (95.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded)
Withdrawals8.00 % (15.5 avg. days per withdrawal)

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 60 days. (64.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 days.)
The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00.
Most submissions are acknowledged within one day.
Most recent response reported was received on 04 Dec 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 18 Nov 2024.

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Crab Orchard Review Annual Literary Contests CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions
Crab Orchard Review Special Issue Feature Awards CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions
Crab Orchard Review Student Writing Awards CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions
Crab Orchard Series in Poetry First Book Award CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions
Crab Orchard Series in Poetry Open Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions

Dates

Last Updated: 26 Mar 2025
Last Audited: 20 Jan 2025. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 26 Jul 2005

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