miCRo series A project of The Cincinnati Review (see other related projects). About miCRo [is] our weekly online flash feature, curated by our graduate-student editors. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of The Cincinnati Review. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 52 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FastermiCRo series's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ChallengingmiCRo series's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsivemiCRo series's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 25 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 500 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $25.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 30 September 2026* (approx. 25 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 500 words; Up to 3 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 500 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $25.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 30 September 2026* (approx. 25 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 32 lines; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Hybrid form.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 $25.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:Bluesky @cincinnatireview.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookX (Twitter) @CincinnReview Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope miCRo series 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 Include related projects Accuracy We have received 63 reports from 60 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 5 min | 44.8 mean avg | 41.5 median | 139 max days (45.0 std dev) Responses 95.23 % Acceptances: 3.17 % of submissions accepted (37.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 3.33 % 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: 92.06 % (43.4 avg. days per rejection) | 13.8 % personal, 69.0 % form, 17.2 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 4.76 % (59.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 20 responses are pending (5 min | 38.9 mean avg | 62.0 median | 65 max days waiting | 403.3 std dev) from 19 different members 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 180 days. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 23 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 06 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 05:03 UTC (less than a minute 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! Related ProjectsAcre BooksThe Cincinnati ReviewRobert and Adele Schiff Awards Charges fees for all submissions 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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