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A national literary journal published by Clockhouse Writers’ Conference in partnership with Goddard College. Clockhouse accepts works of poetry, fiction, memoir, creative nonfiction, and dramatic works for stage or screen. We encourage submissions from both established and emerging writers.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2011

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year.

Fiction Temp Closed

Short stories and self-contained novel excerpts in a literary style. Genre fiction will be considered only if it sustains literary merit.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres
Lengths:
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 3,500 words.
Novel Excerpt Novel Excerpt751 - 3,500 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, 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.


Nonfiction Temp Closed

All memoir and creative non-fiction in traditional and experimental literary styles. No academic or scientific essays.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Essay EssayUp to 5,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative NonfictionUp to 5,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Personal. Excluding: Academic.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Memoir.

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.


Poetry Temp Closed

All poetry in traditional and experimental styles.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres
Lengths:
Poem PoemUp to 250 lines.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry, Formal verse.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, 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.


Visual Art Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Artwork Artwork
Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

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: Image.


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Clockhouse Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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.
AccuracyWe have received 38 reports from 34 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported0 min | 100.8 mean avg | 69.5 median | 611 max days (95.0 std dev)
Responses81.58 %
Acceptances2.63 % of submissions accepted (57.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.94 % 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.
Rejections78.95 % (94.7 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 76.7 % form, 23.3 % unspecified
Non-Responses18.42 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded2.63 % (611.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded)
Withdrawals15.79 % (53.3 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending2 responses are pending (187 min | 193.5 mean avg | 193.5 median | 200 max days waiting | 9.2 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 14 Feb 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Dec 2023.

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Dates

Last Updated: 28 May 2024
Last Audited: 15 Feb 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 12 Aug 2011

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