Garland A project of Fifth Wheel Press (see other related projects). About Named for a garland of sonnets, this magazine will be exclusively shaped by fifth wheel press community members. Twice a year, we’ll invite a guest editor or two to curate an issue based on their vision. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for feedback. Important: Demographic restrictions may vary. Check current call details before submitting. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterGarland's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableGarland's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveGarland's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues. Other: May vary.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues. Other: May vary.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues. Other: May vary.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. 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:Bluesky @fifthwheelpress.bsky.socialInstagram @fifthwheelpressX (Twitter) @fifthwheelpress Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Garland 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 Fiction Publishers in our database. This project ranks among the 25 Most Approachable Nonfiction Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 92 reports from 87 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 13.2 mean avg | 4.0 median | 75 max days (18.6 std dev) Responses 98.91 % Acceptances: 25.00 % of submissions accepted (20.6 avg. days per acceptance) | 25.29 % 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: 73.91 % (10.7 avg. days per rejection) | 73.5 % personal, 26.5 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 1.09 % (0.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 42 days. (15.2 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 42 days.) The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (12.1 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 02 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 00:07 UTC (3 hours, 24 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 Projectsbrainrot Anthology CLOSEDCome Sail Away Anthology CLOSEDFifth Wheel PressFifth Wheel Press Blogmotherboard Anthology CLOSEDPride Microchapbook SeriesSecrets in the Garden Anthology CLOSEDWay Downstream CLOSED 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. 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