HALSEY Literary Reader A project of Rockwood Press (see other related projects). About A semi-regular collection of words and pictures, HALSEY focuses on the art and science of living and what it means to be human. We welcome all kinds of poems and photographs, short essays on craft, and reviews of small press poetry books. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. 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 Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterHALSEY Literary Reader's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableHALSEY Literary Reader's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveHALSEY Literary Reader's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: Up to 1,000 words. Essay: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary.Topics: Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, Writing.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $15.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.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:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $15.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed in some circumstances; check their site for details.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 3 pieces.Art Media: Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$10 per piece) to Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $15.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.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 Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @halseyreader.bsky.socialFacebook Facebook Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope HALSEY Literary Reader 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. This project ranks among the Most Personable Poetry Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: All Categories Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 141 reports from 130 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 7.7 mean avg | 2.0 median | 88 max days (19.6 std dev) Responses 96.45 % Acceptances: 19.15 % of submissions accepted (2.0 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: 77.30 % (9.3 avg. days per rejection) | 97.3 % personal, 2.8 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 3.55 % (10.4 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (31.2 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 09 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 01:07 UTC (1 hour, 55 minutes ago). 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