Punctuate A project of Allium (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (October 2020). We provide the following information as an archive. About Punctuate is a nonfiction magazine of the Department of Creative Writing at Columbia College Chicago. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2015 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency Nonfiction Closed We are looking for creative nonfiction in a broad array of forms, including essays, memoir, craft essays, graphic essays, and hybrid works.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 3,750 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 3,750 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Writing. Memoir.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.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 Punctuate 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! Related ProjectsAllium Charges fees for all submissionsColumbia Poetry Review CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsHair Trigger DNQ 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. 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: 22 May 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