Meridian An Annual of Poetry and Prose 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 Meridian is a literary journal produced at the University of Virginia in conjunction with the university’s M.F.A. Program in Creative Writing, whose students serve as the magazine’s editors. Founded in 1998, Meridian has featured the works of numerous Pulitzer Prize Winners, National Book Award Winners, and established writers including Charles Wright, Rita Dove, Yusef Komunyakaa, Seamus Heaney, Ann Beattie, John Casey, George Garrett, Heather McHugh, Richard Bausch, Bonnie Jo Campbell, Cathy Song, and Eric Pankey. However, as a magazine edited by young writers, we value nothing more than showcasing tomorrow’s talent, often publishing a new author’s first story or poem. So don’t let the big names fool you. We welcome–and carefully read–every submission we receive. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. Look for the fees icon. The fee is USD $3 (average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1998 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Meridian's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ChallengingMeridian's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveMeridian's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fee-based fiction submissions through 15 October 2026* (approx. 30 days from now).4Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 6,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Realist, Surrealist. Excluding: Pulp.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.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:Open to fee-based nonfiction submissions through 15 October 2026* (approx. 30 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 7,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.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:Open to fee-based poetry submissions through 15 October 2026* (approx. 30 days from now).14Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Free verse, Invented/Nonce form, Lyric poetry, Prose poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Realist, Surrealist. Excluding: Pulp.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 10 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Provides free copy/copies Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $250 for cover art.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @meridianuvaX (Twitter) @meridianuva Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Meridian 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 99 reports from 90 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 | 114.5 mean avg | 107.0 median | 167 max days (38.7 std dev) Responses 85.86 % Acceptances: 3.03 % of submissions accepted (110.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 3.33 % 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: 82.83 % (122.1 avg. days per rejection) | 1.2 % personal, 72.0 % form, 26.8 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 14.14 % (46.4 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 21 responses are pending (1 min | 8.3 mean avg | 9.0 median | 13 max days waiting | 844.3 std dev) from 21 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. The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. (59.7 % of reports specified whether they paid a fee; of those, 100.0 % paid fees.) Submissions are acknowledged within 2 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 12 Mar 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:18 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 ProjectsMeridian Editors' Prizes in Poetry and Prose Charges fees for all submissionsMeridian Short Prose Prize 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. 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