About
VQR strives to publish the freshest, most accomplished writers of our time. We are partial to work that is conscious of language without being self-conscious, that pulls readers in with drama and emotional risk, rather than holding them at arm's length with gimmickry and tricks. In short, we seek writing that uses intensely focused language to affect the way that readers see the world. A well-crafted poem, story, or essay is, at its heart, a statement of refusal to accept conventional wisdom and instead study the world for oneself. We seek that writing which illuminates what we, as a culture, may learn from such close inspection.
Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.
Country of Publication & Year Established
United States |
Established in 1925 |
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Publication Media & Frequency
EElectronic Publication | Electronic Publication | Unknown publication frequency. |
PPrint Publication | Print Publication | Published 4 x per year. |
Fiction Temp Closed
- Dates:
Will be open to submissions from 14 July 2024* (approx. 107 days from now) through 27 July 2024. 0
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Genres:
GGeneral General | |
OOpen to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres | |
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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SShort Story Short Story | 2,500 - 7,500 words. |
TNovelette Novelette | 7,500 - 8,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
SSemi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK | No | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- 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.
Nonfiction Temp Closed
We publish essays, memoir, and other types of literary journalism, as well as investigative reporting.
- Dates:
Will be open to submissions from 14 July 2024* (approx. 107 days from now) through 27 July 2024. 0
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: History, Literature/Books (Theory/Analysis/Criticism), Music (Theory/Analysis/Criticism), Performing Arts (Theory/Analysis/Criticism), Politics/Political Science, Society/Culture, Travel, Visual Arts (Theory/Analysis/Criticism).
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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AArticle Article | 3,000 - 7,000 words. |
EEssay Essay | 3,000 - 7,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
SSemi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
---|
OK | No | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- 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.
Poetry Temp Closed
- Dates:
Will be open to submissions from 14 July 2024* (approx. 107 days from now) through 27 July 2024. 3
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Genres:
GGeneral General | |
OOpen to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres | |
- Poetry Forms:
- Open to all/most Forms.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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PPoem Poem | No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
PProfessional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem). |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
---|
OK | No | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- 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.
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