Cutleaf Journal A project of EastOver Press (see other related projects). About Cutleaf seek work that responds to our common experience and reflects our differences. We are interested in work by all writers, especially those historically underrepresented in literary publishing. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2021 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 24 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterCutleaf Journal's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Normal AcceptanceCutleaf Journal's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for magazines. More ResponsiveCutleaf Journal's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed We are very unlikely to publish genre fiction, young adult fiction, teen paranormal romance, erotica, science fiction, comics, or graphics-based short stories.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $100-$400.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 1,500 - 6,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: 1,500 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Film/Television: General, See guidelines. Music: General, See guidelines. Travel: General, See guidelines. Visual Arts: General, See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $100-$400.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 6 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.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $50-$200.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 @eastoverpressThreads @eastoverpressX (Twitter) @eastoverpress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Cutleaf Journal 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 84 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 0 min | 49.9 mean avg | 47.0 median | 147 max days (42.1 std dev) Responses 92.85 % Acceptances: 10.71 % of submissions accepted (27.6 avg. days per acceptance) | 11.39 % 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: 82.14 % (51.8 avg. days per rejection) | 30.4 % personal, 55.1 % form, 14.5 % unspecified | 3.6 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 7.14 % (67.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (162 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 90 days. (33.3 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 90 days have passed. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 28 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 16 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 05:50 UTC (4 hours, 8 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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