In the dynamic world of literature, the submission process can often feel like navigating uncharted waters for aspiring writers. Questions about acceptance rates, the impact of networking, and the influence of solicited submissions versus open submissions (often with a submission fee) have long lingered in the minds of those seeking publication. In a move towards transparency and openness, the Raleigh Review has created a webpage on their site in response listing the solicited versus open acceptance rates for literary magazines.

Transparency in the submissions process is, at least in our opinion, an important endeavor for literary magazines that better empowers writers to decide where to submit. By providing a acceptance rates by submission type, the Raleigh Review is fostering an environment of information. This transparency not only benefits aspiring writers but also helps literary magazines who want to build stronger connections with their audience.

Our only hope is that submission websites like Chill Subs, The Submission Grinder, and Duotrope start requesting this information as well.

This article was partially written with the assistance of AI, because I’m busy running the magazine, and don’t have time to just be writing articles all the time.