The Quarter(ly) A project of Quarter Press (see other related projects). About A Literary Journal with Some Art and Analysis Thrown in for Good Measure. As Quarter Press continues to grow, we’re adding another coin to our pocketful of change. We want to offer a space for shorter works to mingle with art and other bits of nonsense, so we bring you The Quarter(ly): It just makes cents. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Check before submitting. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2022 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year Collapse section Fiction Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Theme:Animate Me (14 Sep 2025*)2Payment:No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Pitch first.Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Interview: Up to 10,000 words. Review: Up to 10,000 words. Essay: Up to 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary, Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Film/Television: General, See guidelines. Literature/Books: General, See guidelines. Music: General, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Theme:Animate Me (14 Sep 2025*)Payment:No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Theme:Animate Me (14 Sep 2025*)2Payment:No monetary payment to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Unknown number of pieces. Graphic Narrative: No page limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Cartoon/Comic strip. Black & white photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Other: May vary.Theme:Animate Me (14 Sep 2025*)Payment:No monetary payment to Token payment (under US$10 per piece) Pays occasionally, up to Token payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @quarterpresspics For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) The Quarter(ly) Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 102 reports from 89 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 0 min | 26.4 mean avg | 26.0 median | 117 max days (24.9 std dev) Responses 96.08 % Acceptances: 14.71 % of submissions accepted (40.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 16.85 % 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: 81.37 % (24.9 avg. days per rejection) | 20.5 % personal, 51.8 % form, 27.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 3.92 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: 3.92 % (14.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 5 responses are pending (5 min | 55.0 mean avg | 50.0 median | 144 max days waiting | 128.3 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 The editors will try to make a decision within 60 days. (6.9 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 60 days have passed. The most common submission tip paid: USD $5.00. (3.4 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 29 Jun 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Jun 2025. 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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: 05 Jul 2025Last Audited: 05 Jul 2025 Date Added: 01 Apr 2022We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.