Four Way Review A project of Four Way Books (see other related projects). About Four Way Review is an electronic literary journal from non-profit, independent literary publisher Four Way Books. We publish poetry and fiction from both established and emerging authors through our open submissions process. We look for work that demonstrates fine attention to craft while retaining a powerful and compelling voice. We want writing that showcases the imagination’s unique ability to refine the raw materials of human experience. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for certain months. The fee is USD $3. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2012 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 3 x per year Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fee-based fiction submissions through 31 July 2025* (approx. 14 days from now).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fee-based nonfiction submissions through 31 July 2025* (approx. 14 days from now).3Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fee-based poetry submissions through 31 July 2025* (approx. 14 days from now).12Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: 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.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: 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.* 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 @fourwaybooksX (Twitter) @fourwayreview For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Four Way Review Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 181 reports from 152 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 1 min | 80.8 mean avg | 85.0 median | 288 max days (87.3 std dev) Responses 83.42 % Acceptances: 2.76 % of submissions accepted (113.4 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.63 % 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: 80.66 % (80.2 avg. days per rejection) | 19.2 % personal, 53.4 % form, 27.4 % unspecified Non-Responses 16.56 % Lost/Returned: 1.10 % (11.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as lost or returned) Never Responded: 3.31 % (177.5 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals: 12.15 % (42.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 91 responses are pending (1 min | 75.0 mean avg | 73.0 median | 217 max days waiting | 214.6 std dev) from 91 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. (43.7 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.) The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. (51.5 % of reports specified whether they paid a fee; of those, 80.7 % paid fees.) Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Jul 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 18 Mar 2025. 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 ProjectsFour Way Books Charges fees for all submissionsFour Way Books Intro Prize in Poetry CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsFour Way Books It's No Contest CLOSEDFour Way Books Levis Prize in Poetry Charges fees for all submissions 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: 29 Jun 2025Last Audited: 29 Jun 2025 Date Added: 02 Oct 2012We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.