The Ekphrastic Review See other projects related to this listing. We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About The oldest meaning of the Greek-derived word "ekphrasis" is "out of speech" or "out of expression." It is used to denote the age old tradition of writing inspired from art. Ekphrastic defines the world broadly for its own purposes- any writing or kind of work of art about another work of art. In other words, our focus is on the intersection of writing and art, but will also acknowledge that symphonies, films, etc are sometimes their own kinds of expressions about art. 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 is CAD $5 (average for magazines that charge). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established Canada Established in 2015 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterThe Ekphrastic Review's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableThe Ekphrastic Review's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveThe Ekphrastic Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 24 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: 50 - 1,000 words; Up to 5 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words; Up to 5 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Film/Television: See guidelines. Literature/Books: See guidelines. Music: See guidelines. Performing Arts: See guidelines. Visual Arts: Ekphrasis.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 24 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: 50 - 4,000 words. Essay: 50 - 4,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: 50 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Film/Television: See guidelines. Literature/Books: See guidelines. Music: See guidelines. Performing Arts: See guidelines. Visual Arts: Ekphrasis.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 24 days from now).2Audience: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: Film/Television: See guidelines. Literature/Books: See guidelines. Music: See guidelines. Performing Arts: See guidelines. Visual Arts: Ekphrasis.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Visual Art Closed 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 FacebookX (Twitter) @ekphrasticrev For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Ekphrastic 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 Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 49 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 2 min | 37.9 mean avg | 34.0 median | 147 max days (31.3 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 57.14 % of submissions accepted (41.6 avg. days per acceptance) | 53.13 % 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: 42.86 % (32.8 avg. days per rejection) | 9.5 % personal, 76.2 % form, 14.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 5 responses are pending (5 min | 36.5 mean avg | 46.0 median | 49 max days waiting | 967.8 std dev) from 3 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 84 days. (10.2 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 84 days.) The most common submission fee paid: CAD $5.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 27 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 May 2026. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 23:24 UTC (5 hours, 11 minutes ago). 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! Related ProjectsThe Ekphrastic Review Writing Challenge 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. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. 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