Philadelphia Stories See other projects related to this listing. About Philadelphia Stories Magazine strives to publish the finest fiction, poetry, essays and art written by authors living in, or originally from, Pennsylvania, Delaware, or New Jersey. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people with a connection to Pennsylvania, Delaware, or New Jersey. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2004 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Philadelphia Stories's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ApproachablePhiladelphia Stories's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsivePhiladelphia Stories's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words. Novel Excerpt: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region. Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed We’re looking for pieces that focus on positive Philadelphia experiences, but will consider any well-written essay on any subject. In particular, essays should convey real emotional honesty and or humor.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Lengths: Essay: Up to 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region. Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 36 lines; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region. Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 5 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region. Other: May vary.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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @philastoriesX (Twitter) @philastories For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Philadelphia Stories 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 23 reports from 22 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 30 min | 96.1 mean avg | 96.0 median | 211 max days (47.8 std dev) Responses 95.65 % Acceptances: 13.04 % of submissions accepted (93.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 13.64 % 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: 82.61 % (104.8 avg. days per rejection) | 10.5 % personal, 68.4 % form, 21.1 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 4.35 % (44.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 11 responses are pending (13 min | 36.3 mean avg | 26.0 median | 106 max days waiting | 857.3 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 Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 14 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 13 Jan 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 06:30 UTC (2 hours, 47 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 ProjectsPhiladelphia Stories Fiction Contest Charges fees for all submissionsThe Philadelphia Stories National Prize for Poetry BELIEVED DEFUNCT 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. 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