Backchannels Journal See other projects related to this listing. About Backchannels is a literary and art journal that invites writers and artists to submit original English language work for consideration for publication.Backchannels also invites readers to offer written or visual responses to the published work of others.By definition a backchannel is a secondary, covert route for information; or, in linguistics. a backchannel is a sound or gesture one person makes to encourage the speaker to continue.Backchannels embraces both of these definitions, as we are committed to providing a unique route for writing and art publishing while encouraging all artists to continue their stories and interact with each other’s stories. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2019 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Backchannels Journal's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 3,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Realist, Surrealist.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: Essay: Up to 3,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 3,500 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 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.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Realist, Surrealist.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: Up to 5 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.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 @backchannelsjournalX (Twitter) @backchannelsj Support this Publisher: Support on Patreon For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Backchannels Journal 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 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 61 min | 64.0 mean avg | 61.0 median | 70 max days (5.2 std dev) Pending 9 responses are pending (15 min | 66.8 mean avg | 48.0 median | 216 max days waiting | 627.5 std dev) from 7 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. Most recent response reported was received on 28 Apr 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 17 Feb 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 03:10 UTC (6 hours, 35 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 ProjectsBackchannels Fiction Contest DNQ Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. 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