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Harpur Palate Literary Journal

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Harpur Palate is an acclaimed literary journal published by the Department of English at Binghamton University that prints poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction from all over the world. Our journal is run by the generous graduate and undergraduate volunteers of Binghamton University. We focus on publishing the best work we can get our hands on and have received pieces from authors like Sherman Alexie, Peter Sears, Alex Lemon, Kwame Dawes, Marvin Bell, Alexi Zentner, and Rebecca Morgan Frank.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2000

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency.

Fiction Temp Closed

We prefer scene-driven stories that are strange, off-kilter, and sometimes ruthless. For long form fiction we are interested in both traditional literary fiction and experimental fiction. We especially like fiction with well rounded characters who take us on journey’s that linger. For flash fiction we look for brevity, stories that unapologetically rearrange our understanding, and use the most beautiful language doing it. We also value inclusivity and hope to publish work informed by a diverse range of perspectives and experiences.

Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 15 August 2025* (approx. 106 days from now) through 15 October 2025. 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General.

Lengths:
Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Short Story1,000 - 4,500 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including....
Other: May vary.

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

We prefer narrative nonfiction from diverse voices, and welcome hybrid and experimental forms.

Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 15 August 2025* (approx. 106 days from now) through 15 October 2025. 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
EssayUp to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Essay1,001 - 5,500 words.
Narrative NonfictionUp to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Narrative Nonfiction1,001 - 5,500 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including....
Other: May vary.

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

We prefer poems with a strong lyric voice and sense of urgency. We’re looking for poems that push against social norms which block hyperconfession and raw emotion, ones in deep conversation with the personal and public and how they collapse into one another. We love hybridity, diversity and philosophical endeavors contrasted with sharp physicality. We’re seeking disjunction with intention. Make us laugh, and make that laughter guttural. Our opinion may not be correct, but it is final. Do send us the edgiest poems you’re fearful of submitting elsewhere.

Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 15 August 2025* (approx. 106 days from now) through 15 October 2025. 2

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General.

Lengths:
PoemNo line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including....
Other: May vary.

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
Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 15 August 2025* (approx. 106 days from now) through 15 October 2025. 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Artwork
Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including....
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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Harpur Palate Literary Journal 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 100 reports from 76 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported2 min | 44.9 mean avg | 33.5 median | 273 max days (85.9 std dev)
Responses91.00 %
Acceptances5.00 % of submissions accepted (45.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 6.58 % 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.
Rejections86.00 % (42.0 avg. days per rejection) | 1.2 % personal, 75.6 % form, 23.3 % unspecified
Non-Responses9.00 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded1.00 % (273.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded)
Withdrawals8.00 % (17.0 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending4 responses are pending (100 min | 134.5 mean avg | 100.5 median | 237 max days waiting | 68.3 std dev) from 4 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 240 days. (1.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 240 days.)
Most submissions are acknowledged within one day.
Most recent response reported was received on 22 Apr 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 13 Mar 2025.

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Harpur Palate Prize for Creative Nonfiction Charges fees for all submissions
John Gardner Memorial Prize for Fiction Charges fees for all submissions
The Milton Kessler Memorial Prize in Poetry Charges fees for all submissions

Dates

Last Updated: 30 Mar 2025
Last Audited: 30 Mar 2025. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 06 Sep 2005

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