the engine(idling See other projects related to this listing. About the engine(idling is an online literary journal seeking poetry and visual art submissions from the crafty / the restless / the difficult personalities of this world.We want to highlight voices that are rich with expression / language that is playful and impactful / and imagery that is evocative and unexpected.Each themed issue is unique with its own quirks and style. We publish in PDF format. All of our issues are free to read, download, and share.The name the engine(idling comes from a scatter-brained run-on love poem that the editor wrote in Intro to Poetry class 20 years ago. This poem was finally published in the editor’s micro-chap from Maverick Duck Press after a long and steady stream of rejections. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Fasterthe engine(idling's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More Approachablethe engine(idling's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More Responsivethe engine(idling's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 4 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed in some circumstances; check their site for details.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 4 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Illustration. Collage. Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed in some circumstances; check their site for details.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.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 @the-engine-idling.bsky.social Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope the engine(idling 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 Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 22 reports from 20 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 8.4 mean avg | 7.5 median | 20 max days (5.0 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 27.27 % of submissions accepted (11.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 30.00 % 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: 72.73 % (7.6 avg. days per rejection) | 25.0 % personal, 56.3 % form, 18.8 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 2 responses are pending (22 min | 28.5 mean avg | 28.5 median | 35 max days waiting | 9.2 std dev) from 2 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 30 days. Do not query on the status of your submission before 30 days have passed. Most recent response reported was received on 07 Sep 2026. 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