Triggerfish Critical Review

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There 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.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2009

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication

Published 2 x per year.

Poetry Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General.

Lengths:

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.

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.

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Accuracy	We have received 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported	2 min \| 15.3 mean avg \| 17.5 median \| 24 max days (8.6 std dev)

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days.
Most recent response reported was received on 12 Apr 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 27 Mar 2025.

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Dates

Last Updated: 25 Apr 2025
Last Audited: 16 Feb 2025. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 11 Feb 2009

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