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Muzzle Magazine

About

For the past decade, Muzzle Magazine has published writing of revolution and revelation, and in 2020, on the precipice of a new decade, we will continue seeking submissions that move us not just in feeling, but also in intention. We resist the notion that a journal must have a fixed aesthetic, or that submissions for a new issue should mimic the style or approach of poems in previous issues. Instead, we are looking for poems that move (us) beyond.

Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s).

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2010

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Published 2 x per year

AI Policy

Unknown AI policy

Statistics Synopsis

Slower
Muzzle Magazine's overall average response time is slower than most magazines.
More Challenging
Muzzle Magazine's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines.
More Responsive
Muzzle Magazine's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines.

Poetry Temp Closed

Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 15 December 2026* (approx. 104 days from now) through 15 January 2027.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, All genders.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, 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.

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.

Muzzle Magazine 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.

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Accuracy
We have received 42 reports from 39 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported
57 min | 104.8 mean avg | 108.0 median | 138 max days (28.2 std dev)
Responses
97.62 %
Acceptances:
2.38 % of submissions accepted (109.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.56 % 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:
95.24 % (105.1 avg. days per rejection) | 15.0 % personal, 62.5 % form, 22.5 % unspecified | 7.1 % shortlisted
Non-Responses
0.00 %
Lost/Returned:
-
Never Responded:
-
Withdrawals
2.38 % (74.0 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending
32 responses are pending (48 min | 65.2 mean avg | 66.5 median | 78 max days waiting | 579.8 std dev) from 32 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

Submissions are acknowledged within 3 days on average.
Most recent response reported was received on 04 May 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Jan 2026.
Date compiled: 01 Sep 2026 21:01 UTC (40 minutes ago).

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Before Submitting

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  • Be professional, patient, and persistent.

Dates

Last Updated: 30 Aug 2026

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.

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