Fiction, Creative nonfiction, Poetry, Drama, Other
Exposition Review
Exposition Review pays $50.00 USD for accepted work and leaves copyright with the author, asking only that a later reprint cites the magazine. It reads fiction and nonfiction up to 5,000 words, flash up to three pieces of 1,000 words each, up to three poems, stage and screen up to 15 pages, comics and short film. The annual issue window runs 1 October to 15 December, simultaneous submissions are accepted with a note in the cover letter, and only previously unpublished work is considered.
🟢 Currently accepting Verified 2026-10
The docket
The nine things that decide whether a pitch is worth sending. Every answer below is either taken from the publication’s own guideline or computed by BRYME from the 300-publication desk. Where the publication does not say, the docket says so instead of filling the gap in.
- Payment
- $50.00 USD for accepted workOf the other 71 records quoting in USD on this desk that state a figure, 49 state less, 15 state more, 7 state exactly this.
- Length
- Fiction and nonfiction up to 5,000 words; flash up to three pieces of 1,000 words each; up to three poems; stage and screen up to 15 pages; comics up to three pages per piece; film up to 15 minutes.
- Who can submit
- Not statedNo stated country restriction on the guidelines page.
- Reading period
- Annual issue window 1 October to 15 Decemberthe Flash 405 short-form contests run in February, April, June and August
- Response time
- Not statedNo response time recorded. A follow-up after two to three weeks is reasonable; silence past that is a soft no, not a rejection.
- Simultaneous submissions
- You may submit elsewhere at the same timeSimultaneous submissions are accepted, but make note of this in your cover letter and notify us immediately if your submission is accepted elsewhere. — https://expositionreview.com/submission-guidelines (read 2026-10-02)
- AI policy
- Not statedThe guideline is silent. BRYME records that 134 of the 300 publications on this desk do restrict AI-assisted work, so silence here is not permission — ask.
- Rights
- StatedThe author retains copyright, and is asked to cite appearance in Exposition Review if the work is republished elsewhere.
- Experience
- Not statedThe guideline sets no experience requirement. BRYME records that as silence, not as a welcome — a first-time writer is not excluded, but nor are they invited.
What this record does not tell you
This publication leaves 4 of the nine questions unanswered. BRYME publishes that gap instead of filling it — a generated answer would look complete and cost you a pitch.
- Who can submit — the guideline leaves this open, so ask before you spend an evening on the pitch rather than assuming a yes.
- Response time — expect to wait blind, and keep other pitches live.
- AI policy — assume disclosure is expected unless the editor says otherwise.
- Experience — look at what kind of writer this publication normally publishes before you pitch; its guideline does not say.
Record last human-checked 2026-10-02. Sources listed at the foot of this page. Figures are compared only against other records quoting in USD on this desk quoted the same way, so a per-word rate is never ranked against a flat fee.
Quick facts
- Payment
- $50.00 USD for accepted work
- Word count
- Fiction and nonfiction up to 5,000 words; flash up to three pieces of 1,000 words each; up to three poems; stage and screen up to 15 pages; comics up to three pages per piece; film up to 15 minutes.
- Submission
- Submittable only; one piece per genre at a time, and previously unpublished work only.
- International writers
- Yes
- Status
- 🟢 Currently accepting
- Last verified
- 2026-10
What this publication wants
This is BRYME's summary of the publication's focus — not a copy of their website. Type of writing: Fiction, Creative nonfiction, Poetry, Drama, Other. Official guideline: Exposition Review guidelines.
Topics, themes and styles they look for
- Work that fits or rethinks the annual theme, told in a strong voice and a strong sense of place.
- Boundary-blurring, risk-taking pieces; the page asks to be surprised.
- Genre work across fiction, flash, nonfiction, poetry, stage and screen, comics, film and experimental narrative.
Subjects they avoid
- Previously published work, including anything already published online.
- Pieces over the stated limits - the page says over-length work will not be read.
- More than one piece of the same genre at a time, or a new piece before the previous one has been answered.
Key requirements
- Read the guidelines at https://expositionreview.com/submission-guidelines before sending.
- Submit through Submittable only; there is no fee stated on the guidelines page.
- Send one piece per genre, previously unpublished, within the stated limits.
- Note simultaneous submissions in the cover letter and withdraw promptly if the work is accepted elsewhere.
- The annual issue window runs 1 October to 15 December.
Who can submit
No stated country restriction on the guidelines page.
Rights
The author retains copyright, and is asked to cite appearance in Exposition Review if the work is republished elsewhere.
AI policy
Not stated in the guideline
How to write for them
Official requirement: always follow the publication's own guideline exactly.
BRYME's practical advice: write for the publication's audience, use a clear structure, keep paragraphs short, lead with a specific angle, and confirm the word count before submitting. These are practical suggestions — they are not the publication's official rules.
How to pitch
Where a pitch is required, this is the general pattern BRYME recommends — always adapt it to the publication's guideline.
- Research the publication and read several recent pieces.
- Choose a specific idea that fits their beat and audience.
- Write a concise subject line naming your idea.
- Introduce yourself in one or two lines (who you are, where you publish).
- Explain the proposed piece in a short paragraph — angle, structure, length.
- Say why it fits this publication.
- Include 2–3 relevant clips or links.
- Close professionally and thank them for their time.
- Send through the official channel only.
Accepting submissions now, with no stated closing date.
How to submit
Submittable only; one piece per genre at a time, and previously unpublished work only.
Apply through the official channel below. BRYME only records submission destinations it has verified.
- Official guideline: opens the publication guideline (new tab)
- Submission: Submittable only; one piece per genre at a time, and previously unpublished work only.
What the guideline asks you to prepare
- Read the guidelines page before sending.
- Submit via Submittable; one piece per genre at a time.
- Follow the genre limits: fiction and nonfiction up to 5,000 words, flash up to 1,000 words a piece, up to three poems.
- Note simultaneous submissions in the cover letter and notify the editors on acceptance elsewhere.
- Expect the annual issue window to run 1 October to 15 December.
What happens after submission
Expected response: Not publicly stated
If the publication does not state a response time, BRYME records that it is unknown. A follow-up is generally reasonable after a couple of weeks; if there is still no response, treat that as a likely non-acceptance rather than a rejection. Acceptance is normally communicated by the publication. If they accept, they will tell you exactly how to submit the final piece and, for most, how and when payment is made.
Check, question or correct this record
BRYME publishes its working, not just its conclusions. Last human check: 2026-10.