Louisiana Literature Journal See other projects related to this listing. About Since 1984, Louisiana Literature has featured some of the finest writing published in America. The journal has always striven to spotlight local talent alongside nationally-recognized authors. Louisiana Literature’s most honors include both Writer’s Digest Fiction 50 and Poetry 50, celebrating the nation’s top 50 publishers in each genre. Other honors include placing in the CELJ “Best Design” competition, an honorable mention for editorial content in the American Literary Magazines Awards, and features in the Novel and Fiction Writers and Poet’s Markets published by Writer’s Digest Publications.Work first published in our pages is regularly reprinted in collections and is nominated for prizes from Pushcart, Best American Poetry, the National Book Awards for both genres, and the Pulitzer. Stories by Aaron Gwyn and Robert Olen Butler were selected for inclusion in New Stories from the South.Whether it’s work from established writers or from first-time publishers, Louisiana Literature is always looking to print the finest poetry, creative nonfiction, and fiction available. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1984 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterLouisiana Literature Journal's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Normal AcceptanceLouisiana Literature Journal's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for magazines. More ResponsiveLouisiana Literature Journal's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.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. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Academic, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.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. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.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. 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:Instagram @lalit_journalX (Twitter) @LaLiterature Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Louisiana Literature 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 Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 65 reports from 54 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 5 min | 49.5 mean avg | 46.5 median | 358 max days (158.7 std dev) Responses 93.84 % Acceptances: 7.69 % of submissions accepted (115.6 avg. days per acceptance) | 9.26 % 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: 86.15 % (48.7 avg. days per rejection) | 21.4 % personal, 62.5 % form, 16.1 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 6.15 % (33.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 15 responses are pending (5 min | 34.2 mean avg | 36.5 median | 65 max days waiting | 847.4 std dev) from 14 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 45 days. (49.2 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 45 days.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 06 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 14 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:48 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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