Porter House Review See other projects related to this listing. About Porter House Review is an online literary journal produced in conjunction with Texas State University’s MFA program in Creative Writing. Inspired by the legacy of Katherine Anne Porter, the journal seeks to publish bold and incisive writing that interrogates not only the complexities of the human experience, but also the prevailing social challenges of our time. In support of this mission, we seek unique perspectives from both established, award-winning authors, as well as emerging and underrepresented voices from around the world. We celebrate a wide range of literary forms and styles. We are committed to paying a competitive rate for all published work. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for reviews and Field Notes. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $3 (average for magazines that charge). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2018 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Porter House Review's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingPorter House Review's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. ResponsivePorter House Review's overall rate of non-response is within a normal range for magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Unknown number of pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Society/Culture: Social issues.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $0.05/word; $50 minimum.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: Up to 2,500 words; Unknown number of pieces. Essay: Up to 5,000 words; Unknown number of pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism. Society/Culture: Social issues.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $0.05/word; $50 minimum.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.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Society/Culture: Social issues.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.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 5 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Graphic design. Digital art. Illustration. Painting. Photography. Sculpture.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $25.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 @porterhousereviewX (Twitter) @PorterHouseLit For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Porter House Review 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 45 reports from 42 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 10 min | 79.7 mean avg | 65.5 median | 424 max days (166.7 std dev) Responses 84.44 % Acceptances: 2.22 % of submissions accepted (113.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.38 % 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: 82.22 % (74.7 avg. days per rejection) | 16.2 % personal, 67.6 % form, 16.2 % unspecified Non-Responses 2.22 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 2.22 % (266.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 13.33 % (56.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 2 responses are pending (337 min | 352.0 mean avg | 367.0 median | 367 max days waiting | 1,092.2 std dev) from 2 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 180 days. (8.9 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 180 days.) The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 12 Feb 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 29 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 00:04 UTC (4 hours, 31 minutes ago). 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