The Times Literary Supplement (TLS) See other projects related to this listing. About The TLS is the only literary weekly – in fact the only journal – to offer comprehensive coverage not just of the latest and most important publications, in every subject, in several languages – but also current theatre, opera, exhibitions and film. The TLS’s authority is acknowledged world-wide and its approach is world-wide, too. In all areas, the TLS, as a writer in Le Monde put it, “has no rivals”. You may, like Noam Chomsky, find it “provocative, stimulating, irritating, informative”. But if you care about the life of the mind, you will certainly find it indispensable. Important: Please do not submit more than three times in one year. Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 1902 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 52 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 52 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower The Times Literary Supplement's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. Normal AcceptanceThe Times Literary Supplement's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for magazines. Less ResponsiveThe Times Literary Supplement's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 6 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Methods: Email. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @the.tlsX (Twitter) @TheTLS Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Times Literary Supplement 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: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 13 reports from 10 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 17 min | 164.8 mean avg | 113.0 median | 420 max days (186.2 std dev) Responses 53.84 % Acceptances: 7.69 % of submissions accepted (29.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 10.00 % 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: 46.15 % (100.7 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 83.3 % form, 16.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 30.77 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 30.77 % (325.3 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 15.38 % (30.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 4 responses are pending (9 min | 60.3 mean avg | 35.5 median | 161 max days waiting | 102.9 std dev) from 4 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 60 days. (76.9 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 days.) Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 12 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 13 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 17:51 UTC (3 hours, 38 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 ProjectsMick Imlah Poetry Prize 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. 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