Philly Chapbook Review (PCR) About Writer, editor, and publisher, Aiden Hunt, created the Philly Chapbook Review (PCR) in 2023. He founded it as an online literary journal for book reviews, craft essays, author features, and publishing news focused on chapbooks. It has since expanded to feature both poems and short fiction excerpted from recent or forthcoming books as well as original poetry and short fiction. As of Issue 12, Philly Poetry Chapbook Review has dropped “Poetry” from our name. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 52 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterPhilly Chapbook Review's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachablePhilly Chapbook Review's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsivePhilly Chapbook Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 15 September 2026* (within the next 24 hours).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 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 Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $10.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: 400 - 600 words. Essay: 600 - 3,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.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: USD $10.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 15 September 2026* (within the next 24 hours).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 40 lines; Up to 5 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 $10 per poetry packet.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @PhillyChapbookLinkedIn LinkedInX (Twitter) @PhillyChapbook For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Philly Chapbook 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 Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 15 reports from 14 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 3 min | 16.9 mean avg | 8.0 median | 58 max days (31.0 std dev) Responses 100.0 % Acceptances: 20.00 % of submissions accepted (34.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 21.43 % 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: 80.00 % (7.6 avg. days per rejection) | 16.7 % personal, 50.0 % form, 33.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 2 responses are pending (18 min | 61.0 mean avg | 61.0 median | 104 max days waiting | 286.7 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 Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 28 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 24 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:46 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! 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: 24 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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