MQR Online A project of Michigan Quarterly Review (see other related projects). About Our online-only companion to the print journal, MQR Online publishes book reviews, essays, arts and culture features, and author interviews. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work preferred, but limited AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Nonfiction Open Pitch firstAudience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Interview: Up to 3,000 words. Review: Up to 3,000 words. Essay: Up to 3,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Mainstream.Topics: Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism. Society/Culture. Visual Arts.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.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: 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 Online 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: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 180 days. Do not query on the status of your submission before 365 days have passed. Most recent response reported was received on 20 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 11 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:17 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 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 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: 20 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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