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Consequence

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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 basis.
Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year.

Fiction Open

Dates:

Open to fiction submissions through 15 October 2024 11:59 PM EDT (in 9 days). 3

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 5,000 words.
Novel Excerpt Novel ExcerptUp 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.


Nonfiction Open

Dates:

Open to nonfiction submissions through 15 October 2024 11:59 PM EDT (in 9 days). 2

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Interview InterviewUp to 4,000 words.
Review ReviewUp to 4,000 words.
Essay EssayUp to 4,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative NonfictionUp 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.


Poetry Open

Dates:

Open to poetry submissions through 15 October 2024 11:59 PM EDT (in 9 days). 3

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Poem PoemUnlimited 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) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20-$30.

Submissions:

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


Visual Art Open

Dates:

Open to visual art submissions through 15 October 2024 11:59 PM EDT (in 9 days). 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Artwork ArtworkUnknown number of pieces.
Graphic Narrative Graphic NarrativeNo page limits known.
Photo Essay Photo EssayNo 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) Semi-pro 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.

Consequence 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 665 reports from 602 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported1 min | 79.9 mean avg | 91.0 median | 332 max days (49.1 std dev)
Responses96.54 %
Acceptances7.37 % of submissions accepted (73.2 avg. days per acceptance) | 8.14 % 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.
Rejections89.17 % (81.5 avg. days per rejection) | 8.8 % personal, 90.9 % form, 0.3 % unspecified | 0.2 % rewrite requests
Non-Responses3.46 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded0.30 % (272.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded)
Withdrawals3.16 % (33.2 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending116 responses are pending (0 min | 39.0 mean avg | 28.5 median | 187 max days waiting | 36.2 std dev) from 114 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 120 days. (20.3 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 120 days.)
The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (37.8 % reported giving a tip.)
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 04 Oct 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 23 Sep 2024.

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The Consequence Magazine Poetry Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions
The Consequence Prize in Fiction CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions

Dates

Last Updated: 23 Sep 2024
Last Audited: 23 Sep 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 13 Mar 2009

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