The Tusculum Review See other projects related to this listing. About We seek well-crafted writing that takes risks. We publish work in and between all genres: poetry, fiction, essays, and plays—we appreciate work in experimental and traditional modes. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $2 (below average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2005 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower The Tusculum Review's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ChallengingThe Tusculum Review's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveThe Tusculum Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 01 September 2027* (approx. 360 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Methods: Submittable submission manager. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 01 September 2027* (approx. 360 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: Up to 500 words. Essay: Up to 7,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Methods: Submittable submission manager. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 01 September 2027* (approx. 360 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Long poetry, Prose poetry, Short poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Methods: Submittable submission manager. Postal. 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:X (Twitter) @tusculumreview Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Tusculum 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 Include related projects Accuracy We have received 48 reports from 40 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 13 min | 128.4 mean avg | 125.0 median | 301 max days (61.5 std dev) Responses 91.66 % Acceptances: 2.08 % of submissions accepted (187.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.50 % 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: 89.58 % (134.0 avg. days per rejection) | 55.8 % personal, 25.6 % form, 18.6 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 8.33 % (72.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 9 responses are pending (3 min | 63.1 mean avg | 43.0 median | 213 max days waiting | 805.6 std dev) from 9 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 $2.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 16 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 21:24 UTC (1 hour, 28 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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