Two Cardinals Literary About Two Cardinals Literary is an online poetry magazine that celebrates multi-dimensional poetry. Poetry that is compelling emotionally and contextually, personally and universally, structurally, and imagistically. We want to uplift the writing of discovery and rediscovery that occurs in poems, leaving readers in a place that is somehow new or different from when they first arrived, pushing them to consider how it is that they have arrived here and what has changed in the process. We want to know and learn diverse poetry, and the authors behind them. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterTwo Cardinals Literary's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableTwo Cardinals Literary's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. Less ResponsiveTwo Cardinals Literary's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 31 October 2026* (approx. 45 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 25 lines; Up to 4 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 Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: Print copies are only available for US-based contributors.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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:Instagram @twocardinalsliterary For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Two Cardinals Literary 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 Accuracy We have received 18 reports from 16 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 2 min | 36.6 mean avg | 29.0 median | 138 max days (38.7 std dev) Responses 88.89 % Acceptances: 11.11 % of submissions accepted (57.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 12.50 % 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: 77.78 % (23.2 avg. days per rejection) | 42.9 % personal, 42.9 % form, 14.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 11.11 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 11.11 % (133.5 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Other Information Submissions are acknowledged within 8 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 25 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 14 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 18:51 UTC (2 hours, 38 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! 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. 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