The Commuter A project of Electric Literature (see other related projects). About The Commuter is our new home for poetry, flash, graphic, and experimental narratives. Important: People who subscribe to The Commuter can submit any time. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Electric Literature. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2018 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 52 x per year AI Policy Human-created work preferred, but limited AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Commuter's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingThe Commuter's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveThe Commuter'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 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $100.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $100.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $100.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Graphic Narrative: Up to 15 pages; Up to 3 pieces.Art Media: Cartoon/Comic strip.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Professional payment. Details: USD $100.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Image. 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:Bluesky @electricliterature.comFacebook FacebookInstagram @electricliteratureX (Twitter) @ElectricLit Support this Publisher: Become a Member For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Commuter 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 Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 128 reports from 106 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 3 min | 55.9 mean avg | 56.5 median | 160 max days (31.9 std dev) Responses 91.41 % Acceptances: 3.13 % of submissions accepted (65.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 3.77 % 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: 88.28 % (57.3 avg. days per rejection) | 22.1 % personal, 60.2 % form, 17.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 8.59 % (36.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 8 responses are pending (14 min | 89.4 mean avg | 105.0 median | 114 max days waiting | 551.5 std dev) from 7 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 180 days. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 08 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 11 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 09 Sep 2026 23:06 UTC (1 hour, 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. 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