South 85 Journal See other projects related to this listing. About South 85 Journal is a semi-annual online literary journal run by the Converse University Low-Residency MFA Program. We publish fiction, non-fiction, poetry, interviews, and blog posts by new, emerging, and well-established writers. While we consider all quality work that follow the submission guidelines, we are especially interested in pieces that demonstrate a strong voice and/or a sense of place. We nominate for annual Best of the Net anthology and Pushcart prize. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (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 2012 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed South 85 Journal's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingSouth 85 Journal's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveSouth 85 Journal's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 750 words. Flash Fiction: 800 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words. Novel Excerpt: Up to 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: USD $100 Editors Choice Award.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: Essay: Up to 750 words. Essay: 800 - 4,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 750 words. Narrative Nonfiction: 800 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: USD $100 Editors Choice Award.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 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: USD $100 Editors Choice Award.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Visual Art Closed 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 @conversecollegemfaX (Twitter) @ConverseMFA For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope South 85 Journal 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 80 reports from 66 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 14 min | 53.6 mean avg | 55.0 median | 101 max days (384.1 std dev) Responses 97.50 % Acceptances: 5.00 % of submissions accepted (41.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 6.06 % 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: 92.50 % (52.9 avg. days per rejection) | 14.9 % personal, 67.6 % form, 17.6 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 2.50 % (56.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 5 responses are pending (62 min | 103.5 mean avg | 82.5 median | 187 max days waiting | 1,364.7 std dev) from 4 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 04 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 03:10 UTC (6 hours, 36 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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 ProjectsJulia Peterkin Literary Awards CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsSouth 85 Blog DNQ 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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