Dodging the Rain New, contemporary poetry, with an edge About Dodging the Rain has evolved into a poetry journal, having been founded and edited by MA graduates of NUI Galway and Uversity. It provides an internet platform that showcases poetry to the world. Galway, Ireland is its spiritual home. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for fast-tracked submissions. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established Ireland Established in 2016 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 12 x per year AI Policy AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Statistics Synopsis FasterDodging the Rain's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Expand section Fiction Closed Expand section Nonfiction Closed Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, Irish.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 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.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed in some circumstances; check their site for details.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Visual Art Closed 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 Facebook Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Support on Ko-fi For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Dodging the Rain 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 Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 7 reports from 7 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 | 13.0 mean avg | 4.0 median | 45 max days (18.5 std dev) Pending 1 response is pending (13 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 180 days. The most common submission tip paid: EUR €10.00. (14.3 % reported giving a tip.) Most recent response reported was received on 03 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 03:32 UTC (1 hour, 4 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. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 19 Jul 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only