Hare's Paw Literary Journal About The Hare teaches us freedom and the value of knowing when to speed up, when to slow down, and when to revisit something we may have missed.Hare's Paw Literary Journal is limitless - representing the ability to walk between our own stillness and the world around us, identifying what matters and what intrigues us, regardless of societal demands. Hare's Paw publishes authentic, strange, soulful, and even joyful work that allows all voices to be heard. If you've ever had a hard time placing your work, consider Hare's Paw Literary Journal your home. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee range is USD $5 to $30 (above average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2021 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 6 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterHare's Paw Literary Journal's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableHare's Paw Literary Journal's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveHare's Paw Literary Journal's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Send us work written with purpose, brevity, and surprising plots.Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 31 October 2026* (approx. 46 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Send us work written with purpose, brevity, and surprising plots.Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 31 October 2026* (approx. 46 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Show us your darkest fantasy or your most sappy love poem. Hare's Paw seeks well written, experimental, and fresh work that inspires, challenges, or even repels the reader.Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 31 October 2026* (approx. 46 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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.* 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 Facebook Support this Publisher: Donate on PayPal For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Hare's Paw Literary 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 10 reports from 9 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 2 min | 27.0 mean avg | 35.5 median | 41 max days (16.1 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 20.00 % of submissions accepted (35.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 22.22 % 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: 80.00 % (24.2 avg. days per rejection) | 37.5 % personal, 50.0 % form, 12.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 60 days. Do not query on the status of your submission before 60 days have passed. The most common submission fee paid: USD $5.00. 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 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 02:55 UTC (6 hours, 52 minutes ago). 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