Quillkeepers Press Unfinished Conversations Anthology A project of Quillkeepers Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (January 2026). We provide the following information as an archive. About We are seeking works for Unfinished Conversations, a collection dedicated to the words that haunt us, the stories we carry in silence, and the dialogues that continue to live and breathe in our memories. This anthology will be a space for writers to explore the powerful gravity of what has been left unsaid. We welcome deeply personal narratives that navigate the intricate landscape of fractured family histories, the unspoken truths that lie at the heart of cultural divides, the quiet and constant dialogue with our own selves, or the profound, echoing silence left in the wake of a loved one's absence. We are looking for pieces that are not afraid to be vulnerable and bold, that move beyond simple conclusions to embrace the rich tension of what remains unresolved. Think of this as a collection of finally spoken truths—an act of writing what you could not say, a bold exploration of the beautiful, unsettling complexity of our lives. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Quillkeepers Press Unfinished Conversations Anthology 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 Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 12 reports from 12 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 6 min | 51.7 mean avg | 51.5 median | 57 max days (17.4 std dev) Responses 91.66 % Acceptances: 8.33 % of submissions accepted (56.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 8.33 % 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: 83.33 % (51.8 avg. days per rejection) | 40.0 % personal, 50.0 % form, 10.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 8.33 % (6.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 18 Mar 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 29 Jan 2026. Date compiled: 08 Oct 2026 01:32 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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