Consequence A project of Consequence Forum (see other related projects). About Consequence addresses the human consequences and realities of war and geopolitical violence through literature and art. We offer intellectual and emotional access to the experiences of combatants, victims, and witnesses, while providing the public with works and voices from around the world in order to promote a clearer and more nuanced understanding of what’s at stake in choosing to wage war or engage in conflict. We publish in six genres—fiction, poetry, nonfiction, reviews, visual art, and translations. More specifically, however, we have two main criteria when considering work. First and foremost, the work needs to address the human consequences and realities of war or geopolitical violence. This can include focusing on the experiences of combatants, but also victims and/or witnesses since, after all, it isn’t only combatants who are affected. Second, the work needs to have literary merit, by which we simply mean the piece needs to try to be greater than the sum of its parts. Does it inspire reflection? Insight? Anger? Joy? This is what we mean by literary merit. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2008 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished on a rolling basisPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Consequence's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. Normal AcceptanceConsequence's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for magazines. More ResponsiveConsequence's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 15 October 2026 11:59 PM EDT (in 41 days).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words. Novel Excerpt: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Society/Culture: War/Military issues, See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $30-$50.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 15 October 2026 11:59 PM EDT (in 41 days).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Interview: Up to 4,000 words. Review: Up to 4,000 words. Essay: Up to 4,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Society/Culture: War/Military issues, See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $30-$50.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 15 October 2026 11:59 PM EDT (in 41 days).3Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Unlimited number of lines; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Society/Culture: War/Military issues, See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $20-$50.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Dates:Open to visual art submissions through 15 October 2026 11:59 PM EDT (in 41 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Unknown number of pieces. Graphic Narrative: No page limits known. Photo Essay: No image limits known.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Cartoon/Comic strip. Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Society/Culture: War/Military issues, See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $30-$150.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. 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 Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @consequencef.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @consequenceforumLinkedIn LinkedInThreads @consequenceforum Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Consequence 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. This project ranks among the Most Personable Visual Art Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 903 reports from 790 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 77.7 mean avg | 86.0 median | 729 max days (63.6 std dev) Responses 94.68 % Acceptances: 7.64 % of submissions accepted (100.2 avg. days per acceptance) | 8.73 % 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: 87.04 % (78.7 avg. days per rejection) | 12.1 % personal, 87.8 % form, 0.1 % unspecified | 0.1 % rewrite requests Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 5.32 % (30.6 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 180 responses are pending (0 min | 28.8 mean avg | 29.0 median | 150 max days waiting | 281.9 std dev) from 175 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 120 days. (21.5 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 120 days.) The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (32.2 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 04 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 22 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 04 Sep 2026 20:08 UTC (6 minutes ago). 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