Under the Gum Tree See other projects related to this listing. About Under the Gum Tree is an independent and reader-supported literary arts micro-magazine. Because we strive for authentic connections through vulnerability, we exclusively publish creative nonfiction and visual art. We believe in the power of sharing a story without shame. Too much of the human experience gets hidden behind constructed facades based on what we perceive the world expects from us. Stop hiding. Live a story. Tell it without shame. And by without shame, we mean that the authors and contributors featured in our pages own their story, even the ugly parts, and share it with pure, unadulterated, raw, candid vulnerability. 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 $8.39 (above average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2011 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Under the Gum Tree's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingUnder the Gum Tree's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveUnder the Gum Tree's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 2,000 words. Essay: More than 2,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 2,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: More than 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Children/Family. Film/Television. Lifestyle: Food and Drink. Memoir: See guidelines. Music.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Visual Art Closed 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 FacebookInstagram @undergumtreeX (Twitter) @undergumtree Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Under the Gum Tree 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 Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 30 reports from 24 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 3 min | 59.3 mean avg | 59.0 median | 129 max days (33.2 std dev) Responses 93.33 % Acceptances: 3.33 % of submissions accepted (120.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 4.17 % 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: 90.00 % (56.3 avg. days per rejection) | 37.0 % personal, 40.7 % form, 22.2 % unspecified | 3.3 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 6.67 % (32.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 2 responses are pending (25 min | 26.5 mean avg | 26.5 median | 28 max days waiting | 2.1 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 most common submission fee paid: USD $8.39. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 05 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 03 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 17 Sep 2026 21:12 UTC (5 hours, 6 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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