Inscape Journal See other projects related to this listing. We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About Inscape Journal is published online twice a year as a cooperative effort of the Brigham Young University (BYU) College of Humanities and the Department of English. First published in 1982 as an undergraduate journal—written, edited, and designed by a tiny staff of undergraduate English majors—Inscape Journal is now managed and edited by BYU MFA students in poetry, creative nonfiction, and fiction, and undergraduate students in visual arts. The journal has a staff of over fifty undergraduate and graduate students and accepts submissions from writers and visual artists across the globe. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for BYU students. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee range is USD $3 to $15 (average to above average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1982 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Inscape Journal's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingInscape Journal's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveInscape Journal's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $20.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 4,000 words; Up to 2 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 4,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $20.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Fee-based Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 5 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20.Submissions:Method: Submittable 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 Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @inscape.journalLinkedIn LinkedIn Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Inscape Journal 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 10 reports from 8 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 10 min | 71.6 mean avg | 52.0 median | 182 max days (209.5 std dev) Responses 100 % 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: 100.00 % (57.8 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 90.0 % form, 10.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Most recent response reported was received on 09 Apr 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 20 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:46 UTC (less than a minute 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 ProjectsInscape Journal Contests Charges fees for all submissions 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: 20 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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