The Coachella Review See other projects related to this listing. About The Coachella Review [is] a literary arts journal nestled in the Coachella Valley, but with an eye towards writers and readers around the globe. As a vibrant online multimedia magazine, TCR is free to all and aims to showcase the best of what is possible on the web, where visual and auditory arts can coexist with poetry and prose in lively ways that enrich the reader’s interaction with a magazine. Located close to Los Angeles, we also have a keen interest in screenplays and one-act plays, and a relationship with the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Basically, if you can imagine it and make it, we are probably interested in checking it out! Our only criteria is quality. Knock us over, because that’s why we’re here.Founded in 2009, The Coachella Review has published work by acclaimed writers such as Steve Almond, Mary Yukari Waters, Toni Ann Johnson, Quincy Troupe, Ben Loory, Chiwan Choi, Matthew Dickman, Andrea Seigel, James Brown, Dinah Lenney, and Wendy C. Ortiz. We are also always on the lookout for emerging and debut writers. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2009 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Coachella Review's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingThe Coachella Review's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveThe Coachella Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed We welcome short stories, novel excerpts, and experimental forms. Both literary and genre works are invited.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Fabulism, Magic RealismLengths: Short Story: 1,500 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Realist.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. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed We welcome creative nonfiction of all kinds.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 6,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir.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 Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Fabulism, Magic RealismLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Realist.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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @coachellareviewX (Twitter) @coachellareview For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Coachella 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 Include related projects Accuracy We have received 85 reports from 73 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 4 min | 64.5 mean avg | 57.0 median | 175 max days (43.6 std dev) Responses 92.95 % Acceptances: 4.71 % of submissions accepted (78.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 5.48 % 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 % (66.8 avg. days per rejection) | 25.3 % personal, 64.0 % form, 10.7 % unspecified | 1.2 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 7.06 % (35.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 180 days. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 28 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 06 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 06:50 UTC (2 hours, 56 minutes ago). 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