Harpur Palate Literary Journal See other projects related to this listing. About Harpur Palate was started in 2001 by graduate students in Creative Writing at Binghamton University. The magazine is published twice yearly, and includes poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Important: Submit only once per reading period. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2000 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterHarpur Palate Literary Journal's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ChallengingHarpur Palate Literary Journal's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveHarpur Palate Literary Journal's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed We prefer scene-driven stories that are strange, off-kilter, and sometimes ruthless. For long form fiction we are interested in both traditional literary fiction and experimental fiction. We especially like fiction with well rounded characters who take us on journey’s that linger. For flash fiction we look for brevity, stories that unapologetically rearrange our understanding, and use the most beautiful language doing it. We also value inclusivity and hope to publish work informed by a diverse range of perspectives and experiences.Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 118 days from now) through 15 March 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open We prefer narrative nonfiction from diverse voices, and welcome hybrid and experimental forms.Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 15 October 2026* (approx. 41 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Essay: 1,001 - 5,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: 1,001 - 5,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open We prefer poems with a strong lyric voice and sense of urgency. We’re looking for poems that push against social norms which block hyperconfession and raw emotion, ones in deep conversation with the personal and public and how they collapse into one another. We love hybridity, diversity and philosophical endeavors contrasted with sharp physicality. We’re seeking disjunction with intention. Make us laugh, and make that laughter guttural. Our opinion may not be correct, but it is final. Do send us the edgiest poems you’re fearful of submitting elsewhere.Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 15 October 2026* (approx. 41 days from now).12Audience: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: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Dates:Open to visual art submissions through 15 October 2026* (approx. 41 days from now).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:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.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 @harpurpalateX (Twitter) @HarpurPalate For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Harpur Palate 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 131 reports from 111 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 | 46.3 mean avg | 51.0 median | 255 max days (157.7 std dev) Responses 87.03 % Acceptances: 6.11 % of submissions accepted (61.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 7.21 % 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: 80.92 % (47.2 avg. days per rejection) | 4.7 % personal, 70.8 % form, 24.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.76 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 0.76 % (255.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 12.21 % (31.9 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 49 responses are pending (5 min | 55.8 mean avg | 58.5 median | 65 max days waiting | 28.7 std dev) from 49 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 03 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 28 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 04 Sep 2026 10:12 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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 ProjectsHarpur Palate Prize for Creative Nonfiction Charges fees for all submissionsJohn Gardner Memorial Prize for Fiction Charges fees for all submissionsThe Milton Kessler Memorial Prize in Poetry 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. 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