Gordon Square Review (GSR) A project of Literary Cleveland (see other related projects). About Gordon Square Review (GSR) is a publication of Literary Cleveland, a nonprofit organization committed to creating a vital, diverse, and supportive literary community in Northeast Ohio. Gordon Square Review is published online biannually to showcase emerging writers nationwide and internationally, award editing mentorships, and provide a venue to spotlight Northeast Ohio writers. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for rapid responses. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2017 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterGordon Square Review's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ChallengingGordon Square Review's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveGordon Square Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 01 October 2026* (approx. 16 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Americans, People in a specific region.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-GenreLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $25.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 01 October 2026* (approx. 16 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Americans, People in a specific region.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $25.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 01 October 2026* (approx. 16 days from now).4Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Americans, People in a specific region.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-GenreLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $25.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Visual Art Closed 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 FacebookX (Twitter) @gordonsquarerev For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Gordon Square 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 Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 109 reports from 97 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 2 min | 49.3 mean avg | 47.0 median | 87 max days (30.0 std dev) Responses 88.07 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 88.07 % (50.9 avg. days per rejection) | 12.5 % personal, 68.8 % form, 18.8 % unspecified | 0.9 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 11.93 % (32.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 30 responses are pending (7 min | 34.6 mean avg | 38.0 median | 45 max days waiting | 263.5 std dev) from 29 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. (12.3 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 23 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 25 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 02:30 UTC (7 hours, 40 minutes 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 ProjectsInteractive Mental Map CLOSEDPoetry Contest for Ohio Writers DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsProse Contest for Ohio Writers 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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