Modern Haiku See other projects related to this listing. About An Independent Journal of Haiku and Haiku Studies Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1969 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 3 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterModern Haiku's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableModern Haiku's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. Less ResponsiveModern Haiku's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Poetry Open Prospective submitters are strongly urged to familiarize themselves beforehand with Modern Haiku, especially with regard to what constitutes a haiku.Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 5 - 15 pieces.Poetry Forms:Haiku (or related).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Email. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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 Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Modern Haiku 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 Include related projects Accuracy We have received 33 reports from 24 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 17.7 mean avg | 17.5 median | 24 max days (20.4 std dev) Responses 96.97 % Acceptances: 30.30 % of submissions accepted (18.1 avg. days per acceptance) | 20.83 % 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: 66.67 % (17.4 avg. days per rejection) | 9.1 % personal, 68.2 % form, 22.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 3.03 % Lost/Returned: 3.03 % (0.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as lost or returned) Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 2 responses are pending (1 min | 32.0 mean avg | 32.0 median | 63 max days waiting | 147.8 std dev) from 2 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 56 days. Most recent response reported was received on 15 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 27 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 15:11 UTC (6 hours, 16 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! Related ProjectsThe Robert Spiess Memorial Haiku 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. 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: 29 Jun 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