The Mackinaw A Journal of Prose Poetry

About

The Mackinaw is an online journal of prose poetry, founded by Lorette C. Luzajic, founding editor of The Ekphrastic Review.
Many writers and readers declare prose poetry the most delicious of all poetry, and yet others say it doesn't even exist.
The objective of The Mackinaw is simple: to celebrate prose poetry, in the present as well as its history and its future, and provide a space to publish, read, and discuss this wonderful genre.
The Mackinaw launched on January 15, 2024. It has been our privilege and pleasure to publish many luminaries of prose poetry history, as well as many new and emerging voices.

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 CAD $5 (average for magazines that charge).

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Country of Publication & Year Established

Canada

Established in 2024

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 52 x per year

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Review: No specific word count limits known.
Essay: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, Writing, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 November 2026* (approx. 45 days from now) through 30 November 2026.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; 5 - 10 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Prose poetry.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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The Mackinaw Submission Statistics

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We have received 5 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

18 min | 26.6 mean avg | 27.0 median | 35 max days (8.5 std dev)

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The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days.
The most common submission fee paid: CAD $5.00.
Most recent response reported was received on 28 May 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 May 2026.
Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:31 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Last Updated: 18 Aug 2026

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