Paterson Literary Review See other projects related to this listing. About Founded in 1979 by Maria Mazziotti Gillan, the Paterson Literary Review began as a mimeographed publication and, in the more than four decades since, it has become one of the most well-respected resources for poetry in the country.The journal has published many poets, including Allen Ginsberg, William Stafford, Ruth Stone, Sonia Sanchez, Jan Beatty, Laura Boss, Marge Piercy, Martín Espada, David Ray, and Diane di Prima. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1979 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Paterson Literary Review's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 24 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.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. 24 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: Up to 1,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 500 words; Up to 2 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism. Memoir.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.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. 24 days from now).3Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.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 30 September 2026* (approx. 24 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Pen & ink drawing. Photography. Black & white photography. Printmaking.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.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 Platforms:None known Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Paterson Literary 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 8 reports from 8 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 | 81.3 mean avg | 54.0 median | 169 max days (347.2 std dev) Pending 14 responses are pending (1 min | 39.4 mean avg | 26.0 median | 114 max days waiting | 1,861.8 std dev) from 14 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 30 Oct 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 16 Sep 2025. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 03:44 UTC (52 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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