Midwest Noir We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About Our mission is to champion poetry that is clear, resonant, and unflinching.We seek work that finds the extraordinary in the ordinary, that pays close attention to the world, and that speaks with an honest, necessary voice.While our name is a nod to the American Midwest, geography does not define us. We welcome submissions from poets everywhere. We are particularly interested in narrative-driven free verse and work that explores the quiet moments of everyday life. Important: Formerly known as Poetry Midwest. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterMidwest Noir's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableMidwest Noir's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveMidwest Noir's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Opens to submissions on 01 October 2026* (approx. 15 days from now)Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Genres: General Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Opens to submissions on 01 October 2026* (approx. 15 days from now)Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Genres: General Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 6 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Free verse, Narrative poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. 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:Instagram @midwestnoirjournal For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Midwest Noir 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 Include outliers Accuracy We have received 16 reports from 15 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 3 min | 7.5 mean avg | 6.0 median | 33 max days (8.8 std dev) Responses 93.75 % Acceptances: 31.25 % of submissions accepted (12.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 33.33 % 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: 62.50 % (4.9 avg. days per rejection) | 50.0 % personal, 50.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 6.25 % (33.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 06 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 05:30 UTC (4 hours, 15 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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