The Account A Journal of Poetry, Prose, and Thought

About

The Account: A Journal of Poetry, Prose, and Thought originated late one evening in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. We were interested in the conversations that could arise when an account was paired with creative work. We imagined a journal where writers could offer such accounts beside their poems and prose, and where artists could offer the same pairing of work and aesthetic statement. An account of a specific work traces its arc—through texts and world—while giving voice to the artist’s approach. The literary/art market’s tidal wave can tend to engulf the maker’s account of the work. We believe that an account can restore the relationship between artist and aesthetic. The Account: A Journal of Poetry, Prose, and Thought encourages writers to submit work of any aesthetic.

Important: All submissions must be accompanied by the author's account of the work.

Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2013

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 1 x per year

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Statistics Synopsis

Slower: The Account's overall average response time is slower than most magazines.
More Approachable: The Account's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines.
More Responsive: The Account's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 6,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 6,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

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:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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The Account Submission Statistics

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Accuracy

We have received 15 reports from 15 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

31 min | 142.2 mean avg | 150.0 median | 178 max days (36.9 std dev)

Responses

100.00 %

Acceptances:

13.33 % of submissions accepted (76.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 13.33 % of submitters accepted

Rejections:

86.67 % (147.5 avg. days per rejection) | 30.8 % personal, 46.2 % form, 23.1 % unspecified

Non-Responses

0.00 %

Lost/Returned:

Never Responded:

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Pending

13 responses are pending (65 min | 102.9 mean avg | 109.5 median | 120 max days waiting | 703.8 std dev) from 13 different members

Other Information

Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 08 Aug 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 Jul 2026.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 04:50 UTC (4 hours, 57 minutes ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 20 Aug 2026

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