Michigan Quarterly Review MQR See other projects related to this listing. About Michigan Quarterly Review, founded in 1962, is an interdisciplinary and international literary journal, combining distinctive voices in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, as well as works in translation. The flagship literary journal of the University of Michigan, our magazine embraces creative urgency and cultural relevance, aiming to challenge conventions and address long-overdue conversations. As we continue to promote an expansive and inclusive vision, we seek work from established and emerging writers with diverse aesthetics and experiences. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $3. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1962 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 August 2025* (approx. 24 days from now) through 01 November 2025.10Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Short Story: 1,500 - 7,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Nonfiction submitted to the print publication may be considered for MQR Online.Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 August 2025* (approx. 24 days from now) through 01 November 2025.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 1,500 - 7,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: General, Theory/Analysis/Criticism. Politics/Political Science. Society/Culture. Other: May vary.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 August 2025* (approx. 24 days from now) through 01 November 2025.10Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 6 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:Unknown payment Unknown 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.* 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 @michiganquarterlyreviewX (Twitter) @mqr_tweets For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Subscribe Michigan Quarterly Review 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. This project ranks among the 25 Slowest Fiction Publishers in our database. This project ranks among the 25 Most Challenging Fiction Publishers in our database. This project ranks among the 25 Slowest Nonfiction Publishers in our database. This project ranks among the 25 Most Challenging Nonfiction Publishers in our database. This project ranks among the 25 Slowest Poetry Publishers in our database. Accuracy: We have received 406 reports from 358 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 12 min | 232.1 mean avg | 265.0 median | 544 max days (217.5 std dev) Responses 87.20 % Acceptances: 0.99 % of submissions accepted (200.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 1.12 % 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: 86.21 % (236.9 avg. days per rejection) | 8.3 % personal, 63.7 % form, 28.0 % unspecified | 0.5 % shortlisted Non-Responses 12.81 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 0.74 % (427.7 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals: 12.07 % (127.8 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 119 responses are pending (36 min | 165.7 mean avg | 145.0 median | 547 max days waiting | 353.8 std dev) from 117 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 180 days. (74.9 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 180 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 365 days have passed. The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 06 Jul 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Jun 2025. 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 ProjectsJames A. Winn Prize in Nonfiction Charges fees for all submissionsJesmyn Ward Prize in Fiction Charges fees for all submissionsLaurence Goldstein Prize in Poetry Charges fees for all submissionsMQR Mixtape 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: 01 Apr 2025Last Audited: 17 Feb 2025 Date Added: 10 Feb 2006We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.