Poetry Pause A project of League of Canadian Poets (see other related projects). About Poetry Pause is the League’s daily poetry dispatch program, inspired by the Academy of American Poets’ Poem-A-Day, the original daily digital poetry series. The Poetry Pause project is intended to augment the presence of Canadian poetry and to provide an opportunity to Canadian poets – seasoned and emerging alike – to have their poetry read by many. Poetry Pause delivers more than a poem; it delivers the chance for folks to pause for poetry – to spare a few minutes each day for words that heal, inspire, and sustain. Important: Members of the League of Canadian Poets may submit more pieces. See their guidelines for details. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to residents of Canada. Country of Publication Canada Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 365 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Poetry Pause's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ApproachablePoetry Pause's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. Less ResponsivePoetry Pause's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Canadians.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 100 lines; Up to 2 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are 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 FacebookInstagram @canadianpoets Support this Publisher: Become a Member Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Poetry Pause 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 12 reports from 11 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 49 min | 108.4 mean avg | 106.5 median | 307 max days (67.8 std dev) Responses 91.66 % Acceptances: 33.33 % of submissions accepted (106.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 36.36 % 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: 58.33 % (100.9 avg. days per rejection) | 57.1 % personal, 28.6 % form, 14.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 8.33 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 8.33 % (307.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 2 responses are pending (16 min | 105.0 mean avg | 105.0 median | 194 max days waiting | 307.1 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 recent response reported was received on 04 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 07 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 20:31 UTC (55 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! 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