Southern Poetry Review (SPR) See other projects related to this listing. About SPR is the second oldest poetry journal in the region, with its origins in Florida and subsequent moves to North Carolina and now Georgia. Continuing the tradition of editorial openness and response to writers that began with Guy Owen in 1958, SPR publishes poems from all over the country as well as from abroad and maintains a worldwide readership. Past issues feature work from Chana Bloch, Cathy Smith Bowers, Billy Collins, Carl Dennis, Alice Friman, David Hernandez, Andrew Hudgins, Maxine Kumin, Heather McHugh, Sue William Silverman, R. T. Smith, Eric Trethewey, and Nance Van Winckel. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1958 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Southern Poetry Review's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. Normal AcceptanceSouthern Poetry Review's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for magazines. Less ResponsiveSouthern Poetry Review's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 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:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Online form. 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 FacebookInstagram @sprjournal Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Southern Poetry 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 85 reports from 76 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 | 83.8 mean avg | 75.0 median | 319 max days (177.3 std dev) Responses 84.71 % Acceptances: 7.06 % of submissions accepted (27.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 7.89 % 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: 77.65 % (73.8 avg. days per rejection) | 9.1 % personal, 66.7 % form, 24.2 % unspecified | 1.2 % shortlisted Non-Responses 9.41 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 9.41 % (256.4 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 5.88 % (90.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 35 responses are pending (4 min | 113.5 mean avg | 104.0 median | 404 max days waiting | 880.3 std dev) from 35 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 90 days. (40.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 31 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 16:11 UTC (5 hours, 18 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 ProjectsGuy Owen Award 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. 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