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Jackdaw Review

A project of Jackdaw Press (see other related projects).

About

Jackdaw Review is an online, biannual literary journal, publishing winter and summer issues.

We publish poetry by emerging and established writers.

We are looking for poems that:

  • possess a unique brilliance, whether through striking imagery, innovative language, or profound insight.
  • linger in the reader's mind, evoking deep emotions and offering fresh perspectives.
  • demonstrate a mastery of language and form, showcasing careful attention to detail and a dedication to the art of verse.
  • explore a diverse range of themes and subjects, from the intimate to the universal, the quiet to the bold.

Jackdaw Press/Jackdaw Review is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive literary community. We encourage submissions from poets of all backgrounds and experiences.

Let your words shine. We look forward to discovering the luminous poetry you have to share.

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 $3 to $10 (average to above average for magazines that charge).

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2025

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Published 4 x per year

AI Policy

Unknown AI policy

Statistics Synopsis

Faster
Jackdaw Review's overall average response time is faster than most magazines.
More Approachable
Jackdaw Review's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines.
More Responsive
Jackdaw Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines.

Poetry Open Fee-based

Dates:

Open to poetry submissions through 14 February 2027* (approx. 151 days from now).

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

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.

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.

Jackdaw 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.

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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
2 min | 50.0 mean avg | 54.0 median | 87 max days (34.0 std dev)
Responses
90.0 %
Acceptances:
70.00 % of submissions accepted (51.9 avg. days per acceptance) | 77.78 % 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:
20.00 % (56.5 avg. days per rejection) | 100.0 % personal, 0.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified
Non-Responses
0.00 %
Lost/Returned:
-
Never Responded:
-
Withdrawals
10.00 % (13.0 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending
1 response is pending (19 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days.
Do not query on the status of your submission before 90 days have passed.
The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00.
Most recent response reported was received on 03 Aug 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 19 Jun 2026.
Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:27 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Before Submitting

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  • Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.
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  • Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.
  • Be professional, patient, and persistent.

Dates

Last Updated: 07 Sep 2026

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.

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