The Aftershock Review

See other projects related to this listing.

About

The Aftershock Review is a poetry magazine committed to showcasing exceptional work that grapples with trauma in its many forms. But this isn’t about catharsis—it’s about great poetry.
We believe that poems about trauma don’t have to be traumatic. They can be nuanced, tender, sharp, or even playful. Above all, they should push the boundaries of language and form, showing us what poetry can do.
Our mission is to become a leading publication for poetry that examines the aftershocks of lived experience with precision, imagination, and artistic integrity. We look for work that challenges the narrative of trauma as simply pain and explores it as a complex force that shapes, complicates, and enriches human life.
The Aftershock Review is for readers who believe that poetry has the power to transform how we see the world—and ourselves.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for those who can't afford the fee. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.)
The fee is GBP £3 (average for magazines that charge).

Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota.

Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s).

Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom

Established in 2025

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown publication frequency
Print Publication Print Publication: Unknown publication frequency

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

27 members set this magazine as a Favorite.

Statistics Synopsis

Slower: The Aftershock Review's overall average response time is slower than most magazines.
More Approachable: The Aftershock Review's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines.
More Responsive: The Aftershock Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines.

Learn more about our statistics

Poetry Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: GBP £20.

Submissions:

Method: Duosuma submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Recent cover image or website screenshot for The Aftershock Review

Go to publication's website

Report:
Submission/Response
Correction/Update
New Cover Art

Social:
Instagram @aftershockpoetry

Support this Publisher:
Purchase Issue(s)

For the Editor(s):
Request Interview
Link to Duotrope

The Aftershock 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:

Group by submission

Include related projects

Accuracy

We have received 510 reports from 450 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

6 min | 97.4 mean avg | 86.0 median | 340 max days (66.2 std dev)

Responses

98.24 %

Acceptances:

12.55 % of submissions accepted (100.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 14.00 % of submitters accepted

Rejections:

85.69 % (97.0 avg. days per rejection) | 8.2 % personal, 91.8 % form, 0.0 % unspecified

Non-Responses

0.00 %

Lost/Returned:

Never Responded:

Withdrawals

1.76 % (88.0 avg. days per withdrawal)

Pending

35 responses are pending (52 min | 67.9 mean avg | 63.0 median | 118 max days waiting | 18.4 std dev) from 34 different members

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 84 days. (50.4 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 84 days.)
The most common submission fee paid: GBP £3.00.
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 14 Sep 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 Jul 2026.
Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 15:51 UTC (5 hours, 37 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!

Dirty Laundry Mini Anthology CLOSED

Before Submitting

We 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.

Dates

Last Updated: 26 Jul 2026

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.