Tabula Rasa Review We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About You may have heard of tabula rasa before. It’s a philosophical theory that posits we are born with no knowledge, with smooth, empty minds ready to be carved and shaped into existence upon birth. A blank slate. That’s all we are as we come into the world.Each story you write begins as a blank slate, too. A piece of paper, an empty document ready to be born.What will you do with this emptiness?How will you fill it?We want to know.That’s why we exist. Tabula Rasa Review is filled with essays that show us just how much can be done with a blank piece of paper. Our chosen authors have formed cathedrals, dimension, and feeling from words. They’ve created relationships, climaxes, and resolutions that make us feel as if we are there, too.As a small independent literary journal, it’s just us, our social media, and our website. It’s our little blank slate, ready to be filled to the brim with gorgeous, potent writing. All in all, it’s a platform to have your voice heard. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for fees waivers available on a case-by case basis. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $1 (below average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2021 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterTabula Rasa Review's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Normal AcceptanceTabula Rasa Review's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for magazines. More ResponsiveTabula Rasa Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 5 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words; Up to 5 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment to Unknown payment Pays occasionally, unknown rates. Details: The top 3 poems & prose are awarded a cash prize.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 4,000 words; Up to 5 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 4,000 words; Up to 5 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary. Excluding: Academic.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment to Unknown payment Pays occasionally, unknown rates. Details: the top 3 poems & prose are given a cash prize.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed 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 to Unknown payment Pays occasionally, unknown rates. Details: the top 3 poems & prose are given a cash prize.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are 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 @tabularasareviewLinkedIn LinkedIn Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Tabula Rasa 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 Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 408 reports from 335 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 | 29.9 mean avg | 31.0 median | 84 max days (18.4 std dev) Responses 96.08 % Acceptances: 7.84 % of submissions accepted (39.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 9.55 % 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: 88.24 % (29.5 avg. days per rejection) | 22.2 % personal, 77.8 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 3.92 % (14.4 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 80 responses are pending (5 min | 12.0 mean avg | 8.0 median | 91 max days waiting | 161.7 std dev) from 79 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $1.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 04 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 09:55 UTC (2 hours, 4 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! 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. 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