The Hemlock A Literary Arts Journal 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 Hemlock is an idea as potent as the name it bears. It refers to a plant from the Pine family which is an age-old herb and also to an ancient poison known to Greeks that supposedly killed Socrates, the great philosopher. Likewise, art heals us but at the same time, it possesses the ability to kill us, if not used well.The Hemlock Journal is a space built for writers to learn, explore, grow together, and be a unique source in reaching the distant perspectives of the poets and storytellers to the tribe. Our prominent aim is to help writers advance their careers, and establish their brands by providing a global platform.We are a dedicated team with a common purpose, united to enlighten as well as delight the crowd through our passion. We hope to inspire and positively impact the world around us.We welcome writers and poets from around the world to share their works of art and literature through our journal irrespective of their background, gender and ethnicity. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee range is USD $3 to $9 (average to above average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established India Established in 2023 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 3 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 3 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterThe Hemlock's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableThe Hemlock's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveThe Hemlock's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 October 2026* (approx. 29 days from now) through 30 November 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $15.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 October 2026* (approx. 29 days from now) through 30 November 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 1,000 - 4,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: 1,000 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $15.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 October 2026* (approx. 29 days from now) through 30 November 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $15.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 October 2026* (approx. 29 days from now) through 30 November 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 10 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Mixed media. Painting. Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $15.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Image. 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:Instagram @thehemlockjournal Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope The Hemlock 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 22 reports from 19 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 7 min | 48.7 mean avg | 51.0 median | 93 max days (26.0 std dev) Responses 90.91 % Acceptances: 27.27 % of submissions accepted (45.7 avg. days per acceptance) | 31.58 % 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: 63.64 % (50.3 avg. days per rejection) | 42.9 % personal, 42.9 % form, 14.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 9.09 % (50.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (45 days waiting). 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 42 days. (54.6 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 42 days.) The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 31 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 23 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:48 UTC (less than a minute 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! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Hemlock Fiction Writing Contest BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsThe Hemlock Poetry Writing Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsOne Sentence Story Contest CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. 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