Drifting Sands A Journal of Haibun and Tanka Prose See other projects related to this listing. About The mission of Drifting Sands Haibun is: to enhance the lives of writers, artists, viewers, listeners, and readers through the experience of haibun and tanka prose poetry and related art; to inspire others to actively contribute to the well-being of the planet and its present and future inhabitants; and to highlight the common ground we, the human race, all stand on. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterDrifting Sands's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026 12:00 AM UTC (in 12 days) through 15 October 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 2 pieces.Poetry Forms:Haiku (or related), Tanka.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: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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 For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Drifting Sands 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 Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 7 reports from 2 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 | 7.4 mean avg | 8.0 median | 23 max days (6.8 std dev) Pending 1 response is pending (156 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 24 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 13 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 18 Sep 2026 02:21 UTC (less than a minute 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 ProjectsRachel Sutcliffe Memorial Haiku-arts Contest 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: 14 Sep 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