Spoon River Poetry Review (SRPR) See other projects related to this listing. This project is believed to be defunct. (October 2026) About The Spoon River Poetry Review is published by the Spoon River Poetry Association. The editors read submissions of fine poetry from all over the nation and world. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1976 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Poetry Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 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 Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.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. Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe Spoon River 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 42 reports from 42 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 36 min | 152.7 mean avg | 153.0 median | 430 max days (84.5 std dev) Responses 92.86 % Acceptances: 2.38 % of submissions accepted (132.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.38 % 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: 90.48 % (147.2 avg. days per rejection) | 18.4 % personal, 52.6 % form, 29.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 2.38 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 2.38 % (430.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 4.76 % (268.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 17 responses are pending (9 min | 112.1 mean avg | 35.5 median | 305 max days waiting | 626.6 std dev) from 17 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 365 days. (4.8 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 365 days.) 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 28 Feb 2026. Date compiled: 07 Oct 2026 22:36 UTC (6 hours, 28 minutes ago). 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 ProjectsSRPR Editors' Prize BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsSRPR Spoonfuls Chapbook Contest 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. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 06 Oct 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only