Ghost City Review A project of Ghost City Press (see other related projects). About Ghost City Review welcomes submissions of poems, short stories, flash fiction, personal essays, adventure narratives, journal entries, short plays, monologues, translations, photographs, oil paintings, watercolors, sculptures, dioramas…. pretty much anything you can think of. We want to see it all. Show us what you’ve created. We’re looking for new work from both emerging and established authors and artists. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2016 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 12 x per year Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 5 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: 600 - 1,500 words; Up to 2 pieces. Essay: Up to 2,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 2,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: 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: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 3 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Crafts/Decorative arts. Painting. Photography. Sculpture.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. 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:Bluesky @ghostcitypress.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookX (Twitter) @GhostCityPress For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Shop their Store Ghost City 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 48 reports from 43 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 0 min | 44.5 mean avg | 24.0 median | 247 max days (84.6 std dev) Responses 91.67 % Acceptances: 4.17 % of submissions accepted (90.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 4.65 % 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: 87.50 % (33.1 avg. days per rejection) | 42.9 % personal, 31.0 % form, 26.2 % unspecified Non-Responses 8.34 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 4.17 % (149.5 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals: 4.17 % (57.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. (31.3 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 90 days have passed. Most recent response reported was received on 09 Apr 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 20 Jan 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 ProjectsGhost City Press DNQGhost City Press Summer Micro-Chapbook Series 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: 27 Jun 2025Last Audited: 01 Apr 2025 Date Added: 24 Jun 2016We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.