Free the Verse Poetry Magazine See other projects related to this listing. We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About Our magazine was founded in January 2022. Since then, we’ve published one issue every quarter, featuring contributors from around the world – and it’s totally free to submit. Each issue has a distinct theme and a deadline for submissions, so make sure you keep the deadline in mind. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2022 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Free the Verse's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingFree the Verse's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. Less ResponsiveFree the Verse's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Poetry Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $10.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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 Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @free_the_verseThreads @free_the_verseX (Twitter) @free_the_verse Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Free the Verse 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 48 reports from 41 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 4 min | 69.9 mean avg | 56.0 median | 296 max days (57.4 std dev) Responses 79.16 % Acceptances: 2.08 % of submissions accepted (94.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.44 % 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: 77.08 % (67.8 avg. days per rejection) | 2.7 % personal, 56.8 % form, 40.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 4.17 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 4.17 % (256.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 16.67 % (47.2 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 23 responses are pending (8 min | 69.9 mean avg | 53.0 median | 250 max days waiting | 241.5 std dev) from 21 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 $5.00. (10.0 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 30 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 24 May 2026. Date compiled: 18 Sep 2026 02:22 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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 ProjectsFree the Verse Poetry Competitions 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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