The Jarnal A project of Mason Jar Press (see other related projects). About Lit journals are in our DNA, but Mason Jar has yet to do one. And you know what? Now's the time! And what do we want? Your hard-to-place work. Your experimental writing, your weird fanfic, your awkward, personal, extremely specific writing. We want you to love it and believe in it so strongly that you just know it's the right fit for us. 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.) The fee is USD $1 (below average for magazines that charge). Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Mason Jar Press. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2021 Publication Media & Frequency Audio Publication Audio PublicationUnknown publication frequencyElectronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Jarnal's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingThe Jarnal's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveThe Jarnal's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 1,000 - 5,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.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:Bluesky @masonjarpress.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @masonjarpressX (Twitter) @masonjarpress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Jarnal 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 16 reports from 14 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 13 min | 77.8 mean avg | 54.0 median | 180 max days (60.3 std dev) Responses 87.50 % Acceptances: 6.25 % of submissions accepted (21.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 7.14 % 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: 81.25 % (90.2 avg. days per rejection) | 7.7 % personal, 53.9 % form, 38.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 12.50 % (33.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. (31.3 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 120 days have passed. The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 18 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:46 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 ProjectsThe 1729 Book Prize in Poetry ON HIATUSThe 1729 Book Prize in Prose ON HIATUSBroken Metropolis: Queer Tales of a City That Never Was CLOSEDMason Jar Press ON HIATUSMason Jar Press Horror Anthology CLOSED 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. 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