Pacifica Literary Review See other projects related to this listing. About Pacifica Literary Review publishes poetry, fiction, and creative non three times a year on our website, and we are the best at what we do. We are an inclusive space for the best emerging and established writers. Seattle is our home base, and everything you’ve heard is true: the coffee is good, it rains a lot, and we have the best writing community in the US. Writers from all backgrounds, races, orientations, occupations, and sports fandoms are encouraged to send us work. Professors and baristas will receive equal consideration. Sonnets and memes will receive equal consideration. If it is excellent and gives us the feels, we’ll print it. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $3 to $15. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2012 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 3 x per year Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words. Novel Excerpt: Up to 5,000 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 Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $25 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 Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Interview: Up to 5,000 words. Essay: Up to 5,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 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 Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $25 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 Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.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 per piece.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Closed This project has permanently closed to submissions in this category. 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:Bluesky @pacificalit.bsky.socialFacebook Facebook For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Pacifica Literary Review Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 86 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: 4 min | 59.6 mean avg | 69.0 median | 334 max days (214.3 std dev) Responses 89.53 % Acceptances: 1.16 % of submissions accepted (84.0 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: 88.37 % (62.3 avg. days per rejection) | 5.3 % personal, 77.6 % form, 17.1 % unspecified Non-Responses 10.46 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 1.16 % (334.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals: 9.30 % (17.1 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 25 responses are pending (6 min | 36.8 mean avg | 35.0 median | 72 max days waiting | 158.1 std dev) from 25 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 09 Jul 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 05 Jun 2025. 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 ProjectsBodice Ripper Contest CLOSED MATURE Charges fees for all submissionsCommunity Chest Contest CLOSEDPacifica Creative Nonfiction Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsPacifica Literary Review Fiction Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsPacifica Literary Review Poetry Contest DNQ 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. 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