Monkey Puzzle Magazine A project of Monkey Puzzle Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About Monkey Puzzle publishes imaginative, thought provoking prose, poetry, hybrids, translations, artwork, and photography. We appreciate writing that exhibits intelligence and creativity, socio-political-cultural awareness, and humor. To get a feel for what we like, take a look at the free PDF downloads of past issues and excerpts from current ones. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year Collapse section Fiction Closed Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words.Styles:UnknownTopics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Postal. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Closed Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:UnknownLengths: Essay: Up to 2,500 words.Styles:UnknownTopics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Postal. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry, Hybrid form.Styles:UnknownTopics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Postal. Reprints: Reprints are 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: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Subscribe Monkey Puzzle Magazine 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsMonkey Puzzle Flash Fiction Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsMonkey Puzzle Press CLOSEDMonkey Puzzle Press Poetry Chapbook Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsMonkey Puzzle Press Prose Chapbook Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Savage Consortium CLOSED MATURE 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: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only