Tar River Poetry (TRP) About We publish poems that are compelling and provocative, and prose about poetry that opens up new perspectives.We publish poems that are compelling and provocative, and prose about poetry that opens up new perspectives.Tar River Poetry publishes all forms of poetry by writers working in English around the world in our digital issues. We welcome poems that represent a diversity of interests and perspectives, of readers and writers, and we encourage submissions from underrepresented groups. Tar River Poetry is committed to fostering literary community by showcasing work that provokes discussion, reflection, and new ideas. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee range is USD $3 to $6 (average to above average for magazines that charge). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterTar River Poetry's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Normal AcceptanceTar River Poetry's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for magazines. More ResponsiveTar River Poetry's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 19 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 1,000 - 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, Writing, See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based We love all poems good of their kind. Make us see language and the world anew. Length is open, but we rarely publish very long poems. For a sense of the journal, please read the recent issues.Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 19 days from now).17Audience: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: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.* 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 FacebookInstagram @tarriverpoetry Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Tar River Poetry 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 Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 70 reports from 61 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 | 24.9 mean avg | 26.0 median | 58 max days (44.4 std dev) Responses 97.14 % Acceptances: 7.14 % of submissions accepted (7.2 avg. days per acceptance) | 8.20 % 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: 90.00 % (26.4 avg. days per rejection) | 31.8 % personal, 46.0 % form, 22.2 % unspecified | 2.9 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 2.86 % (21.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 18 responses are pending (2 min | 6.8 mean avg | 7.5 median | 10 max days waiting | 3.1 std dev) from 18 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. The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 08 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 04 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 07:17 UTC (3 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. 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