Macrame Literary Journal This listing may be deactivated on: 29 Oct 2026. Learn about this process. About Like the macrame weaver, the writer conjures a vision of a new creation. Carefully selecting the words, the writer painstakingly knots, pulls, twists, and aligns them into the strings of sentences until line by line, a unique literary work is born. Sometimes the image emerges gradually, sometimes suddenly, taking on the unexpected shape, leading the writer on the creative journey. Finally, the creation is ready for the world to behold in all its handmade glory. Each word is a strand, indispensable, taught with meaning, giving life and shape to the entire creation. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $3 (average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2024 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterMacrame Literary Journal's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Normal AcceptanceMacrame Literary Journal's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for magazines. More ResponsiveMacrame Literary Journal'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 250 words; Up to 3 pieces. Flash Fiction: 250 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Duosuma 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 3 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: Duosuma 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 Platforms:None known For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Macrame Literary 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 Poetry Group by submission Accuracy We have received 400 reports from 327 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 | 31.7 mean avg | 28.0 median | 103 max days (22.0 std dev) Responses 90.75 % Acceptances: 11.00 % of submissions accepted (36.2 avg. days per acceptance) | 13.46 % 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: 79.75 % (33.0 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 99.7 % form, 0.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 9.25 % (15.6 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 29 responses are pending (1 min | 28.0 mean avg | 17.0 median | 87 max days waiting | 27.5 std dev) from 29 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 56 days. (17.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 56 days.) The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 30 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 03 Oct 2026 04:01 UTC (1 hour, 50 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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. 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