SpecPoVerse An International Journal of Speculative Poetry About SpecPoVerse was founded on December 17, 2024 by poets Miguel O. Mitchell and Michael Hessel-Mial.At SpecPoVerse, our mission is to provide a journal where speculative poetry from different countries, languages, and life experiences can exist in one place. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2024 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed SpecPoVerse's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ApproachableSpecPoVerse's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveSpecPoVerse's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 31 October 2026* (approx. 45 days from now).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: Up to 100 lines; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Prose poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $5 per poem.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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 Platforms:None known For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope SpecPoVerse 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 Accuracy We have received 18 reports from 13 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 42 min | 73.4 mean avg | 72.5 median | 105 max days (18.5 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 44.44 % of submissions accepted (70.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 38.46 % 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: 55.56 % (76.3 avg. days per rejection) | 30.0 % personal, 60.0 % form, 10.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 4 responses are pending (10 min | 13.3 mean avg | 14.0 median | 15 max days waiting | 2.2 std dev) from 4 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 06 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 25 Jun 2026. 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