Socrates on the Beach Literary Journal About Socrates on the Beach—that's after the Paul Valéry dialogue Eupalinos, or The Architect (as well as the name of a Joseph McElroy essay), with Socrates describing finding a piece of driftwood on the beach when he was young and how it filled him with wonder. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterSocrates on the Beach Literary Journal's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 24 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 3,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 24 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 3,000 - 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. 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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:X (Twitter) @Greg_Gerke For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Socrates on the Beach Literary Journal 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 Group by submission Accuracy We have received 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 11 min | 32.0 mean avg | 37.5 median | 42 max days (14.2 std dev) Pending 2 responses are pending (6 min | 6.0 mean avg | 6.0 median | 6 max days waiting | 0.0 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 18 Mar 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 04 Feb 2026. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 14:41 UTC (7 hours, 58 minutes 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: 31 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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