The Penmen Review See other projects related to this listing. About The Penmen Review is Southern New Hampshire University’s online journal for creative writers, featuring resource articles, spotlight interviews and writing in all genres, selected by our editorial board from submitted work. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower The Penmen Review's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 30 September 2026* (approx. 15 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 30 September 2026* (approx. 15 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.Lengths: Interview: Up to 1,500 words. Article: 300 - 1,500 words. Essay: Up to 2,500 words. Book Excerpt: Up to 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 30 September 2026* (approx. 15 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.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:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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.* 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:Bluesky @penmenreviewsnhu.bsky.social For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Penmen 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 related projects Accuracy We have received 8 reports from 8 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 20 min | 115.7 mean avg | 115.5 median | 166 max days (53.8 std dev) Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 09 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 04 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 08:45 UTC (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. 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 ProjectsSNHU Fall Fiction Short Story Contest 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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