TriQuarterly See other projects related to this listing. About TriQuarterly is the literary magazine of Northwestern University. It is edited by students in the Litowitz MFA+MA Graduate Creative Writing Program and the MFA in Prose and Poetry in the School of Professional Studies. Alumni of these programs and other readers also serve as editorial staff. Available around the world, TriQuarterly has remained "an international journal of writing, art, and cultural inquiry. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for video essays, craft essays, and interviews. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $2 (below average for magazines that charge). Important: Video essays, craft essays, and interviews are accepted year-round. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1958 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower TriQuarterly's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ChallengingTriQuarterly's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveTriQuarterly's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $50 per piece.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Interview: Up to 5,000 words. Essay: Up to 5,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, Writing. Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $50 per piece.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Video. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 6 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Hybrid form.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $50 per piece.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Video. 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:Bluesky @triquarterlymag.bsky.socialInstagram @triquarterlyX (Twitter) @TriQuarterlyMag For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope TriQuarterly 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 Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 159 reports from 143 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 | 153.3 mean avg | 132.5 median | 389 max days (116.5 std dev) Responses 86.80 % Acceptances: 2.52 % of submissions accepted (276.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.10 % 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: 84.28 % (158.2 avg. days per rejection) | 7.5 % personal, 75.4 % form, 17.2 % unspecified | 1.3 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 13.21 % (79.7 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 131 responses are pending (1 min | 86.6 mean avg | 11.0 median | 501 max days waiting | 940.6 std dev) from 126 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 180 days. (39.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 180 days.) The most common submission fee paid: USD $2.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 29 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 May 2026. Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 03:06 UTC (4 hours, 35 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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! Related ProjectsReginald Gibbons Editor's Prize for Short Fiction Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. 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