Lighten Up Online About We believe that light verse is very far from being the poor relation of “proper” poetry. On this site you will find work by light verse specialists as well as by some of the many “proper” poets who enjoy it and write it and agree that light verse deserves a wider audience than it is normally given. Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2008 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterLighten Up Online's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableLighten Up Online's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. Less ResponsiveLighten Up Online's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Light verse.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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 Facebook For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Lighten Up Online 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 Accuracy We have received 14 reports from 8 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 42.2 mean avg | 3.0 median | 529 max days (166.8 std dev) Responses 85.72 % Acceptances: 14.29 % of submissions accepted (4.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 25.00 % 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: 71.43 % (3.9 avg. days per rejection) | 70.0 % personal, 10.0 % form, 20.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 14.29 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 14.29 % (491.5 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 30 days. (14.3 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 30 days.) Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 09 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 06 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 13:31 UTC (7 hours, 56 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 10 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only