Nimrod International Journal of Prose & Poetry See other projects related to this listing. About Since its founding in 1956 at The University of Tulsa, Nimrod has shared with its readers exciting new writing from around the world.Each issue features a stimulating selection of poetry, short fiction, and nonfiction, including work in translation. Selections from Nimrod have been included in The Best American Short Stories, Best Stories from the South, New Voices in American Fiction, Best New Poets, Best American Poetry, and many other noted anthologies.From the very beginning, Nimrod has attracted original work from such renowned writers as W. H. Auden, Mahmud Darwish, Natalie Diaz, Mark Doty, Rita Dove, S. E. Hinton, Sue Monk Kidd, Maxine Kumin, Stanley Kunitz, Ursula K. LeGuin, Denise Levertov, Pablo Neruda, Alicia Ostriker, Linda Pastan, Octavio Paz, Isaac Bashevis Singer, William Stafford, and Mark Strand, among many others.Nimrod supports and defends the literary tradition of small magazines, spotlighting lesser-known poets and writers and providing foundations for their literary careers. We promote a living literature, recognizing and rewarding contemporary writing of imagination, substance, and skill. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1956 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterNimrod International Journal of Prose & Poetry's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ChallengingNimrod International Journal of Prose & Poetry's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveNimrod International Journal of Prose & Poetry's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Vigorous, fresh writing; characters that are well developed and believable; dialogue that is realistic without being banal.Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026* (approx. 15 days from now) through 31 October 2026.8Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words. Novel Excerpt: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary, See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $20 per page with a $300 maximum.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager (fees apply). Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026* (approx. 15 days from now) through 31 October 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary, See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $20 per page with a $300 maximum.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager (fees apply). Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Poetry open to all styles and subjects. We seek poems that go beyond one word or image, honor the impulse to reveal a truth about, or persuasive version of, the inner and outer worlds.Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026* (approx. 15 days from now) through 31 October 2026.19Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary, See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $20 per page with a $300 maximum.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager (fees apply). Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Visual Art Closed 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @nimrodjournalX (Twitter) @nimrodjournal Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Nimrod International Journal of Prose & Poetry 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 98 reports from 97 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 46.2 mean avg | 42.0 median | 391 max days (184.0 std dev) Responses 96.94 % Acceptances: 3.06 % of submissions accepted (209.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 3.09 % 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: 93.88 % (42.0 avg. days per rejection) | 8.7 % personal, 67.4 % form, 23.9 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 3.06 % (44.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 150 days. (4.1 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 150 days.) Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 19 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 25 Nov 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:18 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 ProjectsThe Francine Ringold Awards for New Writers ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsNimrod Literary Awards Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. 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