Santa Monica Review (SMR) About Founded by Jim Krusoe in 1988, Santa Monica Review is a nationally distributed literary arts journal sponsored by Santa Monica College.The Review currently features literary fiction and nonfiction, though in past years also included poetry. SMR represents Santa Monica College’s commitment to the literary arts, community, and literacy.In nearly thirty years of production, the Review has featured both first-time writers and established literary authors, with a focus on showcasing the work of Southern California and Pacific Rim writers. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1988 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Santa Monica Review's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ApproachableSanta Monica Review's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. Less ResponsiveSanta Monica Review's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Interview: No specific word count limits known. Essay: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Postal. 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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook Facebook Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Santa Monica 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 Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 27 reports from 23 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 | 67.4 mean avg | 57.5 median | 230 max days (93.1 std dev) Responses 92.59 % Acceptances: 11.11 % of submissions accepted (11.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 13.04 % 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: 81.48 % (66.2 avg. days per rejection) | 13.6 % personal, 81.8 % form, 4.6 % unspecified Non-Responses 7.41 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 7.41 % (188.5 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 9 responses are pending (15 min | 48.1 mean avg | 33.0 median | 99 max days waiting | 32.3 std dev) from 9 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 60 days. (44.4 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 days.) Most recent response reported was received on 03 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 22 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 08:10 UTC (1 hour, 37 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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