Hawai'i Pacific Review About Hawai'i Pacific Review is the online literary magazine of Hawai'i Pacific University. It features poetry and prose by authors from Hawai`i, the mainland, and around the world. HPR was started as a print annual in 1987. In 2013, it began to publish exclusively online. Our pieces have been featured in the Best of the Net Anthology, the Pushcart Prize Anthology, and the Best American series. HPR publishes work on a rolling basis. Poems, stories, and essays are posted one piece at a time, several times a month. All contents are archived on the site. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1987 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished on a rolling basis AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Hawai'i Pacific Review's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ApproachableHawai'i Pacific Review's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveHawai'i Pacific Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 24 December 2026* (approx. 100 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 750 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region. Other: See guidelines.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 Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 24 December 2026* (approx. 100 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Lengths: Essay: Up to 4,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region. Other: See guidelines.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 Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 24 December 2026* (approx. 100 days from now).3Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.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: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region. Other: See guidelines.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 For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Hawai'i Pacific 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 Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 35 reports from 34 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 33 min | 68.1 mean avg | 54.0 median | 208 max days (41.3 std dev) Responses 94.29 % Acceptances: 14.29 % of submissions accepted (56.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 14.71 % 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 % (72.2 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 78.6 % form, 21.4 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 5.71 % (39.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 12 responses are pending (9 min | 32.7 mean avg | 35.0 median | 41 max days waiting | 185.9 std dev) from 12 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 28 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Jan 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 04:10 UTC (5 hours, 37 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! 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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