SLANT A Journal of Poetry About An annual publication, SLANT features poets from across the United States, with occasional appearances by poets from other countries as well. Its editorial tastes are broad, but in all cases it looks for craft in making and freshness of sensibility. Poets must demonstrate keenness of ear and eye as they render pieces that would strike an experienced reader as being complete, right from start to finish. And, unlike many journals, SLANT looks favorably upon traditional verse forms and narrative poetry. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1986 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterSLANT's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableSLANT's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveSLANT's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 14 days from now).4Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 50 lines; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Formal verse, Free verse, Narrative poetry. Excluding: Haiku (or related).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. 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 FacebookX (Twitter) @SlantPoetry Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope SLANT 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 Accuracy We have received 45 reports from 39 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 33.0 mean avg | 31.0 median | 119 max days (83.2 std dev) Responses 97.78 % Acceptances: 22.22 % of submissions accepted (31.1 avg. days per acceptance) | 25.64 % 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: 75.56 % (32.7 avg. days per rejection) | 55.9 % personal, 32.4 % form, 11.8 % unspecified | 2.2 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 2.22 % (17.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 7 responses are pending (14 min | 24.4 mean avg | 18.0 median | 46 max days waiting | 11.7 std dev) from 7 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Submissions are acknowledged within 5 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 14 Sep 2026. 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