The Manifest-Station About The Manifest-Station was created by Jennifer Pastiloff as a place where people could come to have hard conversations about being human. Over the years it has evolved into a literary blog that is a safe space for words. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2011 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Manifest-Station's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ApproachableThe Manifest-Station's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveThe Manifest-Station's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Expand section Fiction Closed Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Interview: No specific word count limits known. Essay: Up to 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary, See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:X (Twitter) @manifest_st For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope The Manifest-Station 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 Group by submission Accuracy We have received 30 reports from 29 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 2 min | 66.1 mean avg | 57.5 median | 176 max days (42.3 std dev) Responses 83.34 % Acceptances: 26.67 % of submissions accepted (88.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 27.59 % 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: 56.67 % (68.1 avg. days per rejection) | 5.9 % personal, 88.2 % form, 5.9 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 16.67 % (19.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 5 responses are pending (25 min | 38.4 mean avg | 30.0 median | 65 max days waiting | 16.8 std dev) from 5 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 06 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 01:50 UTC (7 hours, 57 minutes ago). 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! 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: 07 Jun 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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