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Narrative Magazine

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Narrative is dedicated to advancing literature in the digital age by supporting the finest writing talent and encouraging reading across communities and generations, in schools, and around the globe. Our digital library of new literature by celebrated authors and by the best new and emerging writers is available for free.

Since 2003 Narrative has been at the forefront of a new kind of library—a global meeting place, if you will, where readers and writers meet. We publish work of the highest literary caliber, offer opportunities for both established and emerging writers, host contests in search of a new generation of talent, provide reading and writing mentorship to underserved schools around the globe, and every day, all year we offer our expansive library of thousands of stories, poems, essays, cartoons, and more to readers everywhere for free.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.)
The fee is USD $26 (above average for magazines that charge).

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2003

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Unknown publication frequency

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed
1,463 members set this magazine as a Favorite.

Statistics Synopsis

Faster
Narrative Magazine's overall average response time is faster than most magazines.
More Challenging
Narrative Magazine's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines.
More Responsive
Narrative Magazine's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines.
Learn more about our statistics

Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words.
Novella: 15,000 - 40,000 words.
Novel Excerpt: 2,000 - 15,000 words.
Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $250-$500 for 500 to 2,000 words; $500-$1,000 for over 2,000 words.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Interview: No word count limits.
Article: No word count limits.
Essay: No word count limits.
Narrative Nonfiction: No word count limits.

Styles:

Personal.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Literature/Books.
Memoir.

Payment:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $250-$500 for 500 to 2,000 words; $500-$1,000 for over 2,000 words.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: Unlimited number of lines; Up to 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $200 minimum for each accepted poem; $100 for poetry reprints.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Visual Art Open Fee-based

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Photo Essay: 5 - 20 photos.

Art Media:

Photography.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Unknown payment Unknown payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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Narrative 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.

Filter:
Accuracy
We have received 109 reports from 94 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported
11 min | 46.4 mean avg | 37.0 median | 111 max days (45.9 std dev)
Responses
97.25 %
Acceptances:
0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet.
Rejections:
97.25 % (45.9 avg. days per rejection) | 13.2 % personal, 67.0 % form, 19.8 % unspecified
Non-Responses
0.00 %
Lost/Returned:
-
Never Responded:
-
Withdrawals
2.75 % (39.3 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending
11 responses are pending (2 min | 53.4 mean avg | 32.5 median | 183 max days waiting | 1,256.8 std dev) from 11 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 84 days. (5.5 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 84 days.)
The most common submission fee paid: USD $26.00.
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 04 Sep 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Jul 2026.
Date compiled: 09 Sep 2026 22:46 UTC (1 hour, 56 minutes ago).
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30 Below Contest DNQ  Charges fees for all submissions
Narrative Annual Poetry Contest  Charges fees for all submissions
Narrative iPoem DNQ  Charges fees for all submissions
Narrative iStory DNQ  Charges fees for all submissions
Narrative Library DNQ  Charges fees for all submissions
Narrative Magazine Story Contest  Charges fees for all submissions
Narrative Poem of the Week Contest  Charges fees for all submissions
Narrative Prize  Charges fees for all submissions
Narrative Six-Word Stories  Charges fees for all submissions
Narrative Story of the Week Contest  Charges fees for all submissions

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Dates

Last Updated: 03 Sep 2026

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.

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