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Halfway Down the Stairs publishes poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and book reviews. We publish primarily literary and mainstream work, but accept work in most genres, with children's literature and erotica as the exceptions.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2005

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication

Published 4 x per year.

Fiction Temp Closed

We accept fiction related to the theme of the issue. The fiction editors are looking mostly for short stories, but we are happy to consider well-crafted flash fiction. We don't want to be too strict with the guidelines, because we appreciate originality, creativity, and stories that are off the beaten path. We like stories that grab us from the beginning, make us think, and keep us enthralled. Stories should be written confidently and fluidly, avoiding too many adjectives or too much dialogue. We will be negatively distracted by poor grammar, clichés, and a lack of editing.

Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 June 2023* (approx. 2 days from now) through 01 August 2023. 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience. Excluding: Children.

Genres:

Genre	Subgenres
General General
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres	Excluding: Erotica.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream, Realist.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Other (May vary).

Theme(s):

Theme	Deadline	Track
Body & Soul	01 Aug 2023*	4
Winter	01 Nov 2023*	3

Types/Lengths:

Type	Length Details
Flash Fiction Flash Fiction	Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story Short Story	1,000 - 5,000 words.

Payscale:

We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Electronic	Postal	Reprints	Simultaneous	Media
OK	No	No	OK	Text format submissions

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* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.

Nonfiction Temp Closed

We accept creative nonfiction related to the theme of the issue. Halfway Down the Stairs is specifically looking for essays and memoir with a strong voice and a unique point of view. We publish well-written, honest writing that inspires emotion. Humor is also appreciated.

Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 June 2023* (approx. 2 days from now) through 01 August 2023. 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience. Excluding: Children.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream, Personal.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Other (May vary).

Theme(s):

Theme	Deadline	Track
Body & Soul	01 Aug 2023*	1
Winter	01 Nov 2023*	1

Types/Lengths:

Type	Length Details
Essay Essay	Up to 3,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction	Up to 3,000 words.

Payscale:

We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Electronic	Postal	Reprints	Simultaneous	Media
OK	No	No	OK	Text format submissions

Poetry Temp Closed

We are rarely willing to be lenient with the theme when it comes to poetry, and will do so only if the submission is very good.

Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 June 2023* (approx. 2 days from now) through 01 August 2023. 1

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience. Excluding: Children.

Genres:

Genre	Subgenres
General General
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres	Excluding: Erotica.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream, Realist.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Other (May vary).

Theme(s):

Theme	Deadline	Track
Body & Soul	01 Aug 2023*	10
Winter	01 Nov 2023*	8

Types/Lengths:

Type	Length Details
Poem Poem	No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.

Payscale:

We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Electronic	Postal	Reprints	Simultaneous	Media
OK	No	No	OK	Text format submissions

Visual Art Closed

This project has permanently closed to submissions in this category.

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Dates

Last Updated: 01 May 2023
Last Checked: 08 May 2023 We check each active listing's guidelines page for changes once a month (if compliant).
Last Audited: 28 Nov 2022 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 24 Oct 2005

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