Northwest Review See other projects related to this listing. About Founded at the University of Oregon in 1957, the Northwest Review publishes fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, flash fiction/nonfiction, translations, and art. Located in Eugene, Oregon, the journal will always welcome work related to the Pacific Northwest, but we are a national magazine, open to writers beyond borders and limits. We love innovation in form and style, but prize literary quality above all. Surprise us, transport us, immerse us, entertain us, move us—give us your best. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for all submissions, except for visual art. The fee is USD $3 (average for magazines that charge). Important: Pitches for reviews and interviews remain open when regular submissions are closed. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1957 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Northwest Review's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingNorthwest Review's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveNorthwest Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fee-based fiction submissions through 01 November 2026* (approx. 56 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 9,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: Up to USD $75 per piece.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fee-based nonfiction submissions through 01 November 2026* (approx. 56 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Essay: 1,000 - 9,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: 1,000 - 9,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: Up to USD $75 per piece.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fee-based poetry submissions through 01 November 2026* (approx. 56 days from now).6Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 4 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $25 per poem.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Dates:Open to visual art submissions through 01 November 2026* (approx. 56 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Painting.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... 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: Image. 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:Instagram @nwreviewX (Twitter) @nw_review For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Northwest 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 Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 71 reports from 70 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 77.4 mean avg | 80.0 median | 145 max days (36.3 std dev) Responses 94.37 % Acceptances: 1.41 % of submissions accepted (15.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 1.43 % 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: 92.96 % (81.4 avg. days per rejection) | 12.1 % personal, 60.6 % form, 27.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 5.63 % (24.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 13 responses are pending (1 min | 4.5 mean avg | 5.0 median | 6 max days waiting | 465.5 std dev) from 13 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. Do not query on the status of your submission before 180 days have passed. The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. (66.7 % of reports specified whether they paid a fee; of those, 100.0 % paid fees.) Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 30 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 04:24 UTC (10 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! 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