The Southampton Review (TSR) See other projects related to this listing. About Dedicated to publishing fine fiction, non-fiction, plays, screenplays, poetry, literary cartoons, photography and art, The Southampton Review opens its pages to writers from across the globe whose work is compelling. Our pages are equally devoted to emerging and established writers and artists. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $3 (average for magazines that charge). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2007 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Southampton Review's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingThe Southampton Review's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveThe Southampton 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. 15 days from now).3Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment to Unknown payment Provides free copy/copies Pays occasionally, unknown rates. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $100+.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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. 15 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities.Lengths: Essay: Up to 7,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Writing. Memoir.Payment:No monetary payment to Unknown payment Provides free copy/copies Pays occasionally, unknown rates. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $100+.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 23 September 2026* (approx. 7 days from now) through 30 September 2026.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities.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: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment to Unknown payment Provides free copy/copies Pays occasionally, unknown rates. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $75.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 10 pieces. Graphic Narrative: No page limits known; Up to 10 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Illustration. Cartoon/Comic strip. Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment to Unknown payment Provides free copy/copies Pays occasionally, unknown rates. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $100-$200.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.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.* 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 FacebookInstagram @tsrlitmagX (Twitter) @tsrlitmag Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Southampton 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 125 reports from 104 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 | 70.0 mean avg | 49.0 median | 388 max days (197.2 std dev) Responses 90.40 % Acceptances: 0.80 % of submissions accepted (18.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 0.96 % 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: 89.60 % (71.6 avg. days per rejection) | 10.7 % personal, 68.8 % form, 20.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.80 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 0.80 % (388.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 8.80 % (31.8 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 15 responses are pending (0 min | 166.8 mean avg | 188.5 median | 219 max days waiting | 817.2 std dev) from 15 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 24 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 14 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 04:06 UTC (5 hours, 41 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 ProjectsThe Robert Reeves Prize in Comic Fiction CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Roger Rosenblatt Comic Essay Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe TSR Nonfiction Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe TSR Short Short Fiction Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissions 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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