Stirring A Literary Collection A project of Sundress Publications (see other related projects). About Founded in 1999, Stirring is one of the oldest continuously publishing journals on the internet Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Sundress Publications. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1999 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Stirring's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ApproachableStirring's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveStirring's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: Up to 700 words. Essay: Up to 5,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir. Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Prose poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: 5 - 10 pieces.Art Media: Photography. Color photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. 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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @sundresspublicationsX (Twitter) @sundresspub For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Stirring 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 23 reports from 23 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 19 min | 112.3 mean avg | 108.5 median | 308 max days (129.5 std dev) Responses 78.26 % Acceptances: 21.74 % of submissions accepted (117.4 avg. days per acceptance) | 21.74 % 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: 56.52 % (113.9 avg. days per rejection) | 30.8 % personal, 53.9 % form, 15.4 % unspecified | 4.4 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 21.74 % (85.6 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 10 responses are pending (34 min | 100.1 mean avg | 119.0 median | 227 max days waiting | 1,366.1 std dev) from 10 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 180 days. (26.1 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 180 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 180 days have passed. Submissions are acknowledged within 65 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 06 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 20 Feb 2026. Date compiled: 03 Sep 2026 11:02 UTC (5 hours, 13 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! 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