MQR Mixtape A project of Michigan Quarterly Review (see other related projects). About MQR Mixtape is a new, online imprint of Michigan Quarterly Review. Four times a year, guest curators will select eclectic texts and audiovisual material from a diverse group of writers and artists. In addition to short stories, essays, and poetry, MQR Mixtape welcomes work that isn’t standard fare in most literary journals. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all 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 2020 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Human-created work preferred, but limited AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Statistics Synopsis FasterMQR Mixtape's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ChallengingMQR Mixtape's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveMQR Mixtape's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 3,750 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Interview: No specific word count limits known. Review: No specific word count limits known. Essay: Up to 3,750 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 3,750 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism. Science: See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Photo Essay: No image limits known.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Image. Video. 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @michiganquarterlyreviewX (Twitter) @mqr_tweets Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope MQR Mixtape 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 24 reports from 24 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 6 min | 24.8 mean avg | 15.0 median | 62 max days (41.8 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 4.17 % of submissions accepted (42.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 4.17 % 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: 95.83 % (24.0 avg. days per rejection) | 8.7 % personal, 69.6 % form, 21.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Submissions are acknowledged within 2 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 19 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 08:50 UTC (25 minutes 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 ProjectsJames A. Winn Prize in Nonfiction Charges fees for all submissionsJesmyn Ward Prize in Fiction Charges fees for all submissionsLaurence Goldstein Prize in Poetry DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsMichigan Quarterly Review Charges fees for all submissionsMQR Online 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. 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