Haiku Journal A project of Prolific Press (see other related projects). About Haiku Journal is a literary enterprise which celebrates the art of haiku. We exist only online, and purely for the love of poetry. We are small and dedicated. Haiku Journal is purely about haiku, and nothing else. Simplicity is the key here. Keep it simple and beautiful. Haiku should seem to say more than what is possible in three lines. They should resonate beyond themselves somehow. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Prolific Press. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2011 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished irregularlyPrint Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterHaiku Journal's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableHaiku Journal's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveHaiku Journal's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Exactly 3 lines; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Haiku (or related).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $1.50 to $10 for editor's choice.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:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @ProlificBooks Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Haiku Journal 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 10 reports from 9 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 16.3 mean avg | 16.5 median | 47 max days (15.8 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 50.00 % of submissions accepted (19.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 55.56 % 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: 50.00 % (15.6 avg. days per rejection) | 100.0 % personal, 0.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 1 response is pending (less than 1 day waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 25 Oct 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 25 Oct 2026. Date compiled: 26 Oct 2026 22:24 UTC (1 hour, 33 minutes ago). 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