Tinderbox Poetry Journal See other projects related to this listing. About To get a better sense of our aesthetic, we encourage submitters to read past issues via our archives. When we read submissions, we seek poems that give us a little shiver, poems that catch the light and compel us to look closer. We don't have restrictions on form or content, and we are interested in featuring poets at all stages of their career. While we are a poetry-specific journal, we seek to expand the definition of poetry. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for "tip jar" submissions and some submission periods. The fee range is USD $3 to $7 (average to above average for magazines that charge). Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Tinderbox Poetry Journal's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ChallengingTinderbox Poetry Journal's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. Less ResponsiveTinderbox Poetry Journal's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: 500 - 1,000 words. Essay: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: General, Theory/Analysis/Criticism, Writing.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 4 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Hybrid form, Lyric poetry, Prose poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $15 per accepted contributor, regardless of the number of poems published.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @tinderboxpoetry.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookX (Twitter) @tinderboxpoetry Support this Publisher: Donate on PayPal For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Tinderbox Poetry Journal 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 Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 20 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 70 min | 488.8 mean avg | 501.0 median | 657 max days (385.8 std dev) Responses 70.00 % Acceptances: 5.00 % of submissions accepted (380.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 5.26 % 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: 65.00 % (492.6 avg. days per rejection) | 23.1 % personal, 53.9 % form, 23.1 % unspecified | 15.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 25.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 25.00 % (533.8 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 5.00 % (70.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 2 responses are pending (535 min | 623.0 mean avg | 711.0 median | 711 max days waiting | 788.4 std dev) from 2 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 180 days. (95.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 180 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 365 days have passed. Submissions are acknowledged within 39 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 09 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 Mar 2025. Date compiled: 17 Sep 2026 17:02 UTC (6 hours, 54 minutes ago). 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 ProjectsBrett Elizabeth Jenkins Poetry Prize BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsTinderbox Editions Anthology of Lyric Essays 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. 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. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 17 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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