River Heron Review See other projects related to this listing. About River Heron Review was established to support the arts through the sharing of poetry in our online journal, at readings, workshops and by making public the transformative power of poetic expression. We hope to contribute to the expansion of a community of poets, to establish a creative outlet that does not discriminate by age, race, or sexual orientation in order to offer voice to all and to represent poetry in its many forms, styles, perspectives, and intentions. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $3 (average for magazines that charge). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2018 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterRiver Heron Review's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Normal AcceptanceRiver Heron Review's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for magazines. More ResponsiveRiver Heron Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Poetry Open Fee-based River Heron Review seeks clear, concise, and crafted work from a variety of voices and perspectives. We love poems that use language imaginatively without sacrificing meaning and movement and are receptive to all styles of poetry. Submissions from new, emerging, and established poets are welcomed. We want to be awed, surprised, or moved by the poems you submit.Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 15 November 2026* (approx. 60 days from now).8Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, All sexual identities.Genres: GeneralLengths: 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 including... Other: May vary.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. 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 @riverheronreviewX (Twitter) @River_Heron Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope River Heron 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: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 136 reports from 112 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 | 22.5 mean avg | 22.0 median | 96 max days (16.7 std dev) Responses 99.27 % Acceptances: 8.09 % of submissions accepted (25.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 9.82 % 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: 91.18 % (22.3 avg. days per rejection) | 12.9 % personal, 55.7 % form, 31.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 0.74 % (23.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 13 responses are pending (1 min | 9.0 mean avg | 8.5 median | 14 max days waiting | 853.1 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 most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 16 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 03 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 18:48 UTC (2 hours, 38 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! Related ProjectsBucks County Arts Poetry Prize DNQPoems, For Now CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe River Heron Editors' Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe River Heron Poetry Prize 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. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. 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