Triggerfish Critical Review About Our Mission: To offer a platform where each issue can be an experiment in poetic community buildingThere are many poems asking to be read, but rarely are readers given a reason why we should be reading them. Triggerfish is a journal dedicated to the “why” of poetry, seeking to understand and illuminate this process, to say that it is possible to make qualitative judgments and distinctions about the substance of poetry. We hope to provide insight into the discerning reader’s viewpoint. The intention isn’t to demonstrate the worth of these poems–the gray area of sensibility and taste–but to talk about why we read them and why we want you to read them. Part of the way this is accomplished is through peer and editorial review of individual poems in a given issue, and has its basis in the now defunct but highly successful global online poetry forum, The Critical Poet, from which this journal was established and has been an outgrowth. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2009 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterTriggerfish Critical Review's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.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: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 3 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook Facebook For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Triggerfish Critical 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 Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 6 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 7 min | 27.3 mean avg | 29.5 median | 48 max days (16.0 std dev) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. Most recent response reported was received on 27 Apr 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 18 Sep 2026 02:18 UTC (less than a minute 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! 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: 11 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only