Prism Quarterly This project is believed to be defunct. (July 2008) We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About Prism Quarterly is a 6x9 perfect-bound journal of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction that has been published on a quarterly basis since 1996. Recently acquired by Pitch-Black LLC and now published under the auspices of Daybreak Press, the journal is proud to open its content to speculative poetry and fiction submissions. Prospective contributors are urged to subscribe or order sample copies of the journal (back issues are available in limited quantities at a discount). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:UnknownGenres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Science FictionLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words.Styles:Literary, Mainstream.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Believed Defunct Audience:UnknownGenres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Science FictionLengths: Poem: Up to 100 lines.Poetry Forms:UnknownStyles:Literary, Mainstream.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Subscribe Prism Quarterly 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 31 Mar 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only