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Pictura Journal

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Pictura Journal originated in a Midwestern kitchen during tornado season and is now based in the less-windy Appalachian foothills. We’re seeking work that offers a vivid snapshot of its creator’s world — work that complicates the mundane and gives quiet moments room to breathe.

Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for expedited responses and/or feedback.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2024

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 3 x per year.
Print Publication Print PublicationPublished biennially (every other year).

Fiction Open

Rolling Submissions:

Next cutoff date is 15 March 2025* (approx. 55 days from now). 1

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 1,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Novel Excerpt Novel ExcerptUp to 1,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment. Details: At least USD $5 per contributor.

Submissions:

Method: Duosuma submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Nonfiction Open

Rolling Submissions:

Next cutoff date is 15 March 2025* (approx. 55 days from now). 1

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Essay EssayUp to 1,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative NonfictionUp to 1,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Book Excerpt Book ExcerptUp to 1,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment. Details: At least USD $5 per contributor.

Submissions:

Method: Duosuma submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Poetry Open

Rolling Submissions:

Next cutoff date is 15 March 2025* (approx. 55 days from now). 3

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Poem PoemNo line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Free verse.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: At least USD $5 per contributor.

Submissions:

Method: Duosuma submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Visual Art Open

Rolling Submissions:

Next cutoff date is 15 March 2025* (approx. 55 days from now). 1

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Artwork ArtworkUp to 3 pieces.
Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Token payment (under US$10 per piece) Token payment. Details: At least USD $5 per contributor.

Submissions:

Method: Duosuma submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are 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.

Pictura Journal Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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.
AccuracyWe have received 191 reports from 169 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported0 min | 9.9 mean avg | 10.5 median | 46 max days (13.4 std dev)
Responses98.43 %
Acceptances19.37 % of submissions accepted (9.2 avg. days per acceptance) | 21.89 % 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.
Rejections79.06 % (10.2 avg. days per rejection) | 10.6 % personal, 86.8 % form, 2.7 % unspecified
Non-Responses1.57 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded-
Withdrawals1.57 % (3.3 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending32 responses are pending (1 min | 9.1 mean avg | 9.0 median | 22 max days waiting | 16.5 std dev) from 30 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 21 days. (4.7 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 21 days.)
Do not query on the status of your submission before 21 days have passed.
The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (23.3 % reported giving a tip.)
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 19 Jan 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 12 Jan 2025.

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Dates

Last Updated: 17 Dec 2024
Last Audited: 01 Oct 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 11 Apr 2024

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