Clockwise Cat About Clockwise Cat: The Dada Verse is focused mainly on prose poetry, giving preference to prose poetry submissions. However, we still accept submissions of line-break poetry as well. Clockwise Cat prefers to publish poetry that is in some way akin to the Symbolist, Dadaist, Surrealist, Beat, spoken word, experimental, avant-garde genres. In other words, we will regard all well-crafted submissions that somehow flout conventions. Clockwise Cat will also continue to publish visual art, and eagerly welcomes such submissions. Be aware that Clockwise Cat no longer accepts submissions of polemics, satire, or reviews. Important: Some submission periods may be limited to certain demographics; as always, read the current guidelines before submitting. 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 FasterClockwise Cat's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Expand section Nonfiction Closed Collapse section Poetry Open Clockwise Cat prefers to receive poetry that is in some way akin to the Symbolist, Dadaist, Surrealist, Beat, spoken word, and experimental genres. However, we will regard all well-crafted submissions that somehow flout conventions.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic RealismLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 2 pieces.Poetry Forms:Beat poetry, Experimental poetry, Free verse, Invented/Nonce form, Prose poetry, Visual poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Absurdist, Dark, Experimental, Minimalist, Quirky, Surrealist, Transgressive.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 4 pieces. Photo Essay: No image limits known.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles, including: Abstract, Absurdist, Avant-garde, Dark, Experimental, Fantastical, Folk, Graffiti, Minimalist, Modern, Pop art, Satirical, Science fiction art, Surrealist, Transgressive, Whimsical.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Visual Arts: Ekphrasis.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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 Clockwise Cat 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 Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers 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 8 min | 27.5 mean avg | 26.0 median | 50 max days (16.9 std dev) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 21 days. (50.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 21 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 30 days have passed. Most recent response reported was received on 18 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 11 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 00:42 UTC (6 hours, 26 minutes ago). 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