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The Bookish Magazine

A project of OneTribune Media (see other related projects).

About

Welcome to The Bookish Magazine—a space where words and books meet the world. Here, we celebrate the power of storytelling, exploring literature from every corner of the globe. From insightful reviews and exclusive author interviews to deep dives into book awards and global literary trends, we aim to bring readers closer to the stories that matter.

Literature is ever-evolving. New voices emerge, timeless classics find renewed relevance, and conversations around books shape the way we see the world. Whether you’re searching for your next great read, curious about the latest literary prize winners, or eager to explore how books connect us beyond borders, you’ll find something here.

So, let’s turn the page and begin this journey together. Welcome to The Bookish Magazine!

Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions.

Country of Publication & Year Established

Australia
Established in 2026

Publication Media & Frequency

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

AI Policy

Unknown AI policy

Statistics Synopsis

Faster
The Bookish Magazine's overall average response time is faster than most magazines.
More Challenging
The Bookish Magazine's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines.
More Responsive
The Bookish Magazine's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines.

Collapse section Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Review: No specific word count limits known.
Essay: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, Writing, See guidelines.
Memoir.

Payment:

No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.

Submissions:

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

Collapse section Poetry Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Literature/Books: General, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.

Submissions:

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

Collapse section Visual Art Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Artwork:

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Literature/Books.

Payment:

No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.

Submissions:

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

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

The Bookish Magazine 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:
Accuracy
We have received 38 reports from 32 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 | 7.0 mean avg | 5.5 median | 31 max days (7.1 std dev)
Responses
97.37 %
Acceptances:
5.26 % of submissions accepted (6.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 6.25 % 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:
92.11 % (7.1 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 100.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified
Non-Responses
0.00 %
Lost/Returned:
-
Never Responded:
-
Withdrawals
2.63 % (5.0 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending
1 response is pending (5 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The most common submission tip paid: AUD $5.00. (7.7 % reported giving a tip.)
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 02 Sep 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Aug 2026.
Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 01:27 UTC (1 hour, 50 minutes ago).
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Dates

Last Updated: 01 Aug 2026

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