The Hamilton Stone Review About The Hamilton Stone Review is part of a movement of small, independent publishers and publications dedicated to distributing high quality fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. We intend to encourage writers, whether unpublished or established, by bringing their work to readers by way of this online literary magazine. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2003 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterThe Hamilton Stone Review's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableThe Hamilton Stone Review's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. Less ResponsiveThe Hamilton Stone Review's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. 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: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. 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 Platforms:None known For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Hamilton Stone 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 Accuracy We have received 15 reports from 14 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 | 4.6 mean avg | 5.0 median | 16 max days (4.8 std dev) Responses 80.00 % Acceptances: 20.00 % of submissions accepted (6.7 avg. days per acceptance) | 21.43 % 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: 60.00 % (5.6 avg. days per rejection) | 44.4 % personal, 55.6 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 13.33 % Lost/Returned: 13.33 % (0.5 avg. days before reporting submissions as lost or returned) Never Responded: - Withdrawals 6.67 % (0.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (37 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 29 Oct 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 21 Oct 2026. Date compiled: 11 Nov 2026 05:44 UTC (7 hours, 35 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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! 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