Exposition Review See other projects related to this listing. About Exposition Review is an independent, multi-genre literary journal that publishes narratives by new, emerging, and established writers in the genres of fiction, flash fiction, nonfiction, poetry, stage & screen, experimental, visual art, comics, and film. Exposition Review is also dedicated to creating opportunities for writers and artists to share their voices through an annual issue, Flash 405 contests, and #ExpoPresents events, which include staged readings, panels, and signature micro-workshops in locations throughout Southern California (and beyond). They develop new projects and events to benefit the Los Angeles literary community and also publish the podcast Transposition and the Expo Blog. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $3.50 (average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2016 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Exposition Review's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ChallengingExposition Review's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveExposition Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 15 December 2026* (approx. 91 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words. Novel Excerpt: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $50 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 Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 15 December 2026* (approx. 91 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 5,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $50 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 Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 15 December 2026* (approx. 91 days from now).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $50 payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Fee-based Dates:Open to visual art submissions through 15 December 2026* (approx. 91 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 5 pieces. Graphic Narrative: Up to 3 pages; Up to 3 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Cartoon/Comic strip. Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $50 payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. Video. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @expositionreviewX (Twitter) @exporeviewlit Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Exposition 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 Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 45 reports from 43 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 | 194.6 mean avg | 234.0 median | 325 max days (291.7 std dev) Responses 68.89 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 68.89 % (241.7 avg. days per rejection) | 3.2 % personal, 71.0 % form, 25.8 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 31.11 % (70.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (331 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.50. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 08 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:45 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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