The Ledge See other projects related to this listing. Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About Founded in 1988 by its editor-in-chief and publisher Timothy Monaghan, The Ledge Poetry & Fiction Magazine is published annually and features new and exciting work by both established and emerging poets and writers. The Ledge is open to all styles and schools of writing. We seek compelling stories that employ innovative language and complex characterization. We especially enjoy poignant stories with a sense of purpose and dislike careless or contrived writing. We also seek passionate poems that utilize language and imagery in a fresh, original fashion. We favor poems that speak to the human experience. We want inspired, imaginative, well-crafted verse, and we're open to all styles and schools of writing. Each issue of The Ledge features a wide and eclectic range of work by poets and writers of all backgrounds and persuasions. We firmly believe that superior writing appeals to a wider audience than most literary journals endeavor to reach, and consider The Ledge Poetry & Fiction Magazine a truly democratic publication in that regard. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).Styles:Literary, Mainstream.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Literary, Mainstream.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.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 Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) The Ledge 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 ProjectsThe Ledge Fiction Awards CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Ledge Poetry Awards CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Ledge Poetry Chapbook Competition CLOSED 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