Toronto Journal About Toronto Journal has two foundational goals: to dig up local history, and to publish great fiction. Each issue is book-ended by two historical pieces: we open with a non-fiction piece about some forgotten slice of local history from Toronto, the GTA, or surrounding areas, and close with an old piece of local writing from the city’s past. In between you’ll find several pieces of great fiction from anywhere in the world. As readers and writers ourselves, we read and re-read submissions in order to bring you something good. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for submissions with donations. Country of Publication & Year Established Canada Established in 2022 Publication Media & Frequency Audio Publication Audio PublicationPublished 2 x per yearElectronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 01 September 2025* (approx. 46 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: CAD $50 per piece.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Non-fiction pieces about local history (Toronto, GTA, and surrounding).Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 01 September 2025* (approx. 46 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: History: History of countries/regions, See guidelines. Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: CAD $50 per piece.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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.* 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @journaltorontoX (Twitter) @JournalToronto For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Shop their Store Toronto Journal 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 73 reports from 58 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 7 min | 56.7 mean avg | 47.5 median | 278 max days (60.5 std dev) Responses 73.97 % Acceptances: 4.11 % of submissions accepted (145.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 5.17 % 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: 69.86 % (57.5 avg. days per rejection) | 23.5 % personal, 49.0 % form, 27.5 % unspecified | 15.1 % shortlisted Non-Responses 26.03 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: 26.03 % (34.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 28 responses are pending (1 min | 50.6 mean avg | 35.0 median | 156 max days waiting | 129.6 std dev) from 28 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission tip paid: USD $2.00. (15.2 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 31 Mar 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 28 Feb 2025. 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: 15 Jul 2025Last Audited: 15 Jul 2025 Date Added: 02 Mar 2023We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.