Valparaiso Fiction Review About Founded in summer of 2011 as a sister publication to Valparaiso Poetry Review (VPR), Valparaiso Fiction Review (VFR) is a publication of Valparaiso University and its Department of English. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2011 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Valparaiso Fiction Review's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ApproachableValparaiso Fiction Review's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveValparaiso Fiction Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 9,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @ValpoFictionRev For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Valparaiso Fiction 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: Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 33 reports from 28 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 11 min | 111.5 mean avg | 105.5 median | 258 max days (334.1 std dev) Responses 78.79 % Acceptances: 15.15 % of submissions accepted (108.4 avg. days per acceptance) | 17.86 % 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: 63.64 % (100.2 avg. days per rejection) | 38.1 % personal, 42.9 % form, 19.1 % unspecified | 3.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 21.21 % (112.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 21 responses are pending (13 min | 95.0 mean avg | 85.0 median | 231 max days waiting | 59.5 std dev) from 21 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. (9.1 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 180 days.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 04 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 12 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 06:30 UTC (3 hours, 17 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! 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: 02 Sep 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