Fear in Dust Fledgling Listing: This project is new and has been listed with us for less than six months. About Fear in Dust is a free indie horror poetry journal that will be released quarterly in themed issues consisting of 6-12 poems each. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterFear in Dust's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ChallengingFear in Dust's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveFear in Dust's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 30 September 2026 11:59 PM EDT (in 17 days).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: Up to 60 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Theme:Portals (01 Oct 2026 03:59 UTC)Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Duosuma 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 Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @fearindust_poetry For the Editor(s): Link to Duotrope Fear in Dust 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 Accuracy We have received 136 reports from 129 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 | 2.5 mean avg | 1.0 median | 27 max days (5.6 std dev) Responses 99.26 % Acceptances: 5.88 % of submissions accepted (11.2 avg. days per acceptance) | 5.43 % 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: 93.38 % (2.0 avg. days per rejection) | 20.5 % personal, 79.5 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 0.74 % (0.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 9 responses are pending (3 min | 11.7 mean avg | 15.0 median | 28 max days waiting | 9.5 std dev) from 9 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (11.7 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 12 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 13 Sep 2026 14:02 UTC (1 hour, 6 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! 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: 16 Aug 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