Free State Review A project of Galileo Press (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $3.50 (average for magazines that charge). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterFree State Review's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableFree State Review's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveFree State Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 November 2026* (approx. 75 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary 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 30 November 2026* (approx. 75 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 500 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary 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 30 November 2026* (approx. 75 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable 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 @freestatereviewX (Twitter) @freestatereview Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Free State 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 Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 14 reports from 10 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 3 min | 39.2 mean avg | 32.5 median | 84 max days (250.1 std dev) Responses 92.86 % Acceptances: 21.43 % of submissions accepted (25.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 20.00 % 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: 71.43 % (44.9 avg. days per rejection) | 60.0 % personal, 10.0 % form, 30.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 7.14 % (11.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 4 responses are pending (6 min | 22.8 mean avg | 23.0 median | 39 max days waiting | 1,379.7 std dev) from 4 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 fee paid: USD $3.50. Most recent response reported was received on 07 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 11 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 18:11 UTC (3 hours, 16 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! Related ProjectsGalileo Press Charges fees for all submissionsJohn Elsberg Poetry Contest DNQ 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. 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