Eye to the Telescope The SFPA Journal of Speculative Poetry A project of Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association (see other related projects). About Eye to the Telescope, a quarterly online journal, began publishing science-fiction, fantasy, horror, and other speculative poetry in 2011, under the auspices of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association. Its editors are selected by the current SFPA president and change with each issue; as a result, editorial policies change with each issue as well. Important: Each issue is guest-edited, and submission guidelines will vary for each issue. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2011 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterEye to the Telescope's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableEye to the Telescope's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveEye to the Telescope's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Poetry Open Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 15 September 2026* (approx. 9 days from now).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $0.04/word, rounded to nearest dollar; min. $4, max. $25.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. 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 FacebookX (Twitter) @sfpoetry For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Eye to the Telescope 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: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 51 reports from 39 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 5 min | 43.0 mean avg | 33.5 median | 128 max days (49.2 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 11.76 % of submissions accepted (32.7 avg. days per acceptance) | 12.82 % 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: 88.24 % (42.4 avg. days per rejection) | 26.7 % personal, 44.4 % form, 28.9 % unspecified | 5.9 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 3 responses are pending (5 min | 40.0 mean avg | 35.0 median | 80 max days waiting | 283.6 std dev) from 3 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 30 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Jul 2026. 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