Yolk Literary Journal See other projects related to this listing. About We are undergraduate, graduate, and graduated students of writing. Some of us learn our craft formally from accomplished authors in seminar courses, and some of us learn by looking out the window of the world and onto the streets that sing below. Some of us learn from screaming squirrels, old curtains, departed grandfathers, and bowel movements. We learn from old lovers, long winters, imperfect mothers, and from the deep internet where a musical genius remains entombed. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for those unable to submit due to financial barriers. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is CAD $3 (below average for magazines that charge). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Canadians. Country of Publication & Year Established Canada Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Yolk Literary Journal's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingYolk Literary Journal's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. ResponsiveYolk Literary Journal's overall rate of non-response is within a normal range for magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 05 January 2027* (approx. 111 days from now) through 31 January 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: CAD $100 for digital publication; $30 per page with a maximum of $200 for print publication.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 05 January 2027* (approx. 111 days from now) through 31 January 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 4,000 words; Up to 2 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 4,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: CAD $100 for digital publication; $30 per page with a maximum of $200 for print publication.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 05 January 2027* (approx. 111 days from now) through 31 January 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: CAD $100 for digital publication; $30 per page with a maximum of $200 for print publication.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 05 January 2027* (approx. 111 days from now) through 31 January 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Professional payment. Details: CAD $200 for cover art.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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @yolkliterary For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Yolk Literary Journal 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 Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 42 reports from 32 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 19 min | 53.0 mean avg | 46.5 median | 159 max days (36.7 std dev) Responses 95.24 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 95.24 % (51.6 avg. days per rejection) | 12.5 % personal, 65.0 % form, 22.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 2.38 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 2.38 % (97.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 2.38 % (119.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (75 days waiting). 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 90 days. (19.1 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.) The editors request that you don't query on the status of your submission. The most common submission fee paid: CAD $3.00. 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 31 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 08:30 UTC (47 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 ProjectsMontreal Fiction Prize Charges fees for all submissionsYolk Digital Publication Charges fees for all submissions 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. 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