The Arkansas International See other projects related to this listing. About Founded in Fayetteville, Arkansas in 2016, the Arkansas International publishes transnational literature, bringing writers around the world into conversation with each other. Our magazine features work from over 70 countries, from Egypt to Brazil, South Korea to Russia, as well as U.S. writers working out of regions not centered by the literary marketplace. We support fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and graphic storytelling, in translation and source English alike. Our concern is place and how it influences the human imagination for what is possible.The term international not only represents geographical points on a map, but also the wide spectrum of human experience. We value work that challenges limiting ideas of what defines “world” vs “regional” literature, and we support marginalized writers whose work complicates assumptions. We believe that art has a vital role in global culture, transcending borders and upending all forms of discrimination. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for waivers available for BIPOC and people needing financial assistance. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $4 (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 2016 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower The Arkansas International's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ChallengingThe Arkansas International's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveThe Arkansas International's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 15 October 2026* (approx. 30 days from now).3Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 8,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $25 per printed page.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 15 October 2026* (approx. 30 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 8,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 8,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $25 per printed page.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 15 October 2026* (approx. 30 days from now).8Audience: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... Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Provides free copy/copies Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $25 per printed page.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Fee-based Dates:Open to visual art submissions through 15 October 2026* (approx. 30 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Graphic Narrative: No page limits known.Art Media: Cartoon/Comic strip.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Provides free copy/copies Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $25 per printed page.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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @thearkintX (Twitter) @thearkint Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Arkansas International 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 project ranks among the 25 Slowest Nonfiction Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 105 reports from 90 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 16 min | 132.8 mean avg | 125.0 median | 403 max days (79.7 std dev) Responses 88.57 % Acceptances: 2.86 % of submissions accepted (130.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 3.33 % 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: 85.71 % (137.3 avg. days per rejection) | 15.6 % personal, 55.6 % form, 28.9 % unspecified | 1.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 11.43 % (100.6 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 21 responses are pending (5 min | 22.1 mean avg | 19.0 median | 46 max days waiting | 612.7 std dev) from 21 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 $4.00. Submissions are acknowledged within 4 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 04 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 16 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:18 UTC (less than a minute 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 ProjectsC.D. Wright Emerging Poet's Prize Charges fees for all submissionsHenry Dumas Fiction Prize 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. 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