Penumbra See other projects related to this listing. We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About Every spring semester since 1989, Penumbra has proudly published a print literary and art journal run entirely by students, who make the editorial decisions, format the journal, and organize the book launch and exhibition. We accept submissions from the Stanislaus region, throughout the U. S., and abroad. Important: We list Penumbra Online separately. This listing is for the print publication. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1989 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterPenumbra's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 28 October 2026* (approx. 52 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Theme:Teaching Lives (28 Oct 2026*)Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 28 October 2026* (approx. 52 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: 600 - 900 words; Up to 2 pieces. Essay: Up to 1,500 words; Up to 2 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Film/Television: General, Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Literature/Books: General, Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Theme:Teaching Lives (28 Oct 2026*)1Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 28 October 2026* (approx. 52 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 2 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Theme:Teaching Lives (28 Oct 2026*)Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Dates:Open to visual art submissions through 28 October 2026* (approx. 52 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 2 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Theme:Teaching Lives (28 Oct 2026*)Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. 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 @csustanpenumbraX (Twitter) @csustanpenumbra For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Penumbra 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 9 reports from 9 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 22 min | 36.4 mean avg | 33.0 median | 68 max days (16.3 std dev) Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 17 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 04:35 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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 ProjectsPenumbra OnlinePenumbra Press DNQ Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. 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