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Stirring A Literary Collection

A project of Sundress Publications (see other related projects).

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Stirring is a literary magazine that publishes poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and photography. Our only stipulation is that your work resonate. Before submitting, we suggest that you read several of our recent issues to get a taste for what we like to publish.

Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Sundress Publications.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 1999

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year.

Fiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 5,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Other (May vary).

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Review ReviewUp to 700 words.
Essay EssayUp to 5,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative NonfictionUp to 5,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Memoir, Other (May vary).

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Poetry Open

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: Prose poetry.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Other (May vary).

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Visual Art Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Artwork Artwork5 - 10 pieces.
Art Media:

Photography, Color photography.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Other (May vary).

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.


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Stirring 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 18 reports from 17 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported37 min | 115.9 mean avg | 87.5 median | 253 max days (63.0 std dev)
Responses88.89 %
Acceptances16.67 % of submissions accepted (104.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 17.65 % 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.
Rejections72.22 % (112.6 avg. days per rejection) | 53.9 % personal, 38.5 % form, 7.7 % unspecified | 5.6 % shortlisted
Non-Responses11.12 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded5.56 % (225.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded)
Withdrawals5.56 % (84.0 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending4 responses are pending (26 min | 120.3 mean avg | 88.0 median | 279 max days waiting | 113.7 std dev) from 4 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 180 days. (11.1 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 180 days.)
Do not query on the status of your submission before 180 days have passed.
Most recent response reported was received on 30 Sep 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 19 Jul 2024.

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Dates

Last Updated: 20 Oct 2024
Last Audited: 07 Jul 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 20 Apr 2006

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