Granta The Magazine of New Writing About Granta does not have a political or literary manifesto, but it does have a belief in the power and urgency of the story, both in fiction and non-fiction, and the story’s supreme ability to describe, illuminate and make real. As the Observer wrote of Granta: ‘In its blend of memoirs and photojournalism, and in its championing of contemporary realist fiction, Granta has its face pressed firmly against the window, determined to witness the world.’ Our criteria for publication are best gauged by a close reading of the magazine. We focus mainly on fiction, memoir and reportage, with a bias towards the interesting and unusual. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for written submissions, except for some low income writers. The fee is GBP £3.50. Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 1889 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to fee-based submissions from 01 September 2025 12:00 AM GMT Daylight Time (in 43 days) through 30 September 2025.9Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 3,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to fee-based submissions from 01 September 2025 12:00 AM GMT Daylight Time (in 43 days) through 30 September 2025.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 3,000 - 6,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: 3,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 4 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Closed This project has permanently closed to submissions in this category. 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 @grantamag.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @granta_magazineX (Twitter) @GrantaMag For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Subscribe Granta 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. This project ranks among the Extremely Challenging Fiction Publishers in our database. This project ranks among the Extremely Challenging Nonfiction Publishers in our database. Accuracy: We have received 400 reports from 306 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 | 41.9 mean avg | 45.0 median | 327 max days (74.9 std dev) Responses 95.75 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 95.75 % (41.3 avg. days per rejection) | 9.4 % personal, 71.5 % form, 19.1 % unspecified | 1.3 % shortlisted Non-Responses 4.25 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 0.25 % (313.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals: 4.00 % (22.7 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 73 responses are pending (19 min | 52.6 mean avg | 45.0 median | 295 max days waiting | 946.7 std dev) from 72 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. (1.8 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 180 days.) The most common submission fee paid: GBP £3.50. (56.5 % of reports specified whether they paid a fee; of those, 97.5 % paid fees.) Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 18 Jul 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Jun 2025. 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! 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. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 30 Jun 2025Last Audited: 17 Feb 2025 Date Added: 02 Aug 2005We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.