Swing New Writing that Moves You A project of The Porch Writers' Collective (see other related projects). About Nashville is a town of vagabonds and roots, a destination and a homeplace for generations. The act of creation thrums beneath the skin of this city: at any moment, you know a great song is being written or performed, a poem discovered, a story set free-- “Every morning a new arrival.” Swing wants to be the home for the emerging writer to the renowned, from the discovered to the too-long neglected. We are looking to build a print magazine with the energy and verve of its home city, where new influences course through the old. We are imagining a collection of literary works both regional and far reaching that embraces contradiction and complication. We like the idea of a magazine lightly built with high ceilings—a space for difference and dialogue. In the same way that a poem can be reborn the second it is read aloud, filling the air with sound, readers of Swing will thrill to the way an essay can flicker with new possibilities alongside a well-selected poem. Suddenly monologue becomes dialogue, friction becomes ignition. If it’s starting to sound like I’m describing a good house party, you’re getting the idea. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for members of The Porch. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $3 (average for magazines that charge). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2022 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Swing's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. Normal AcceptanceSwing's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for magazines. ResponsiveSwing's overall rate of non-response is within a normal range for magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 01 October 2026* (approx. 30 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 8,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown payment Provides free copy/copies Unknown payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: Contributors are paid a flat rate.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 01 October 2026* (approx. 30 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 8,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 8,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Travel.Payment:Unknown payment Provides free copy/copies Unknown payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: Contributors are paid a flat rate.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 01 October 2026* (approx. 30 days from now).2Audience: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: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown payment Provides free copy/copies Unknown payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: Contributors are paid a flat rate.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Fee-based Dates:Open to visual art submissions through 01 October 2026* (approx. 30 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Graphic Narrative: No page limits known.Art Media: Cartoon/Comic strip.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown payment Provides free copy/copies Unknown payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: Contributors are paid a flat rate.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @porchtnX (Twitter) @PorchTN Support this Publisher: Become a Member Make a Donation Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Swing 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 Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 68 reports from 63 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 106.2 mean avg | 106.0 median | 252 max days (43.3 std dev) Responses 83.82 % Acceptances: 7.35 % of submissions accepted (63.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 6.35 % 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: 76.47 % (114.8 avg. days per rejection) | 42.3 % personal, 42.3 % form, 15.4 % unspecified | 1.5 % shortlisted Non-Responses 1.47 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 1.47 % (252.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 14.71 % (62.6 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 12 responses are pending (1 min | 62.8 mean avg | 25.0 median | 193 max days waiting | 126.8 std dev) from 12 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. (67.7 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.) The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 09 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 02 Sep 2026 04:41 UTC (51 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! Related ProjectsThe Porch Prize Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. 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