The North Meridian Review About Housed in northern Indianapolis, this independent journal’s mission is to bring together multiple academic fields and non-traditional voices in a place of sustained reflection and debate. The North Meridian Review is an interdisciplinary journal of scholarship, culture, and the arts. Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2019 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterThe North Meridian Review's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Scholars.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 5,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 8,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Scholars.Lengths: Interview: 1,000 - 5,000 words. Article: 5,000 - 10,000 words. Essay: 1,000 - 5,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Academic, Literary, Mainstream, Personal.Topics: History: General, History of countries/regions. Literature/Books. Philosophy. Politics/Political Science. Sociology. Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Scholars.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 2 - 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @thenorthmeridianreview For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The North Meridian Review 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 Accuracy We have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 5 min | 28.0 mean avg | 39.0 median | 40 max days (19.9 std dev) Pending 1 response is pending (168 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 04 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 May 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:48 UTC (less than a minute 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. 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