About
The Pinch is a national literary journal that publishes fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction and art. Run out of the University of Memphis, The Pinch has published the work of many fine contemporary writers including: Bobbie Ann Mason, Lee Sharkey, Dinty W. Moore, Floyd Skloot, Ander Monson and many others.
Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for "equity submissions from marginalized populations".
Country of Publication & Year Established
United States |
Established in 1980 |
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Publication Media & Frequency
EElectronic Publication | Electronic Publication | Unknown publication frequency. |
PPrint Publication | Print Publication | Published 2 x per year. |
Fiction Open Fee-based
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Genres:
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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FFlash Fiction Flash Fiction | Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. |
SShort Story Short Story | 1,000 - 5,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
NNo monetary payment to PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up 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.
Nonfiction Open Fee-based
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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EEssay Essay | Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. |
EEssay Essay | 1,000 - 5,000 words. |
NNarrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction | Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. |
NNarrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction | 1,000 - 5,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
NNo monetary payment to PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up 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.
Poetry Open Fee-based
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- 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; Up to 3 pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
NNo monetary payment to PProfessional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pays occasionally, up to 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.
Visual Art DNQ
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