Walls Anthology A project of Small Robin Press Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (December 2025). We provide the following information as an archive. About Whether breaking through a wall, scaling it to freedom on the other side, or sitting at the top as you take in the view, walls are structures where great stories happen. Walls are not neutral; they divide and imprison, they enclose, they exclude, they liberate.Walls welcome weary travelers and define sacred spaces. Walls guard wounded hearts. And let’s not forget, walls always have more than one side. In fact, some walls, like hedgerows, can become their own ecosystems and communities from within.We want your stories about walls. Tell us of walls you’ve left behind and walls you dared to exist on the wrong side of. Tell us, too, of walls you’ve scaled, broken, or broken yourself on. The wall might be a glass ceiling, a broken/unbroken fourth wall, or it might be a literal barrier keeping someone out. What social, cultural, and institutional walls have you encountered, fought, or even found yourself building? Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 3,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.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 Walls 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: Group by submission Accuracy We have received 65 reports from 65 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 14 min | 61.7 mean avg | 63.0 median | 104 max days (17.7 std dev) Responses 98.46 % Acceptances: 20.00 % of submissions accepted (65.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 20.00 % 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: 78.46 % (61.2 avg. days per rejection) | 3.9 % personal, 96.1 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 1.54 % (30.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 60 days. (55.4 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 days.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 21 Jan 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 08 Oct 2026 01:31 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! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only