Inch A project of Bull City Press (see other related projects). About Inch is a quarterly journal focused on the miracles of compression. Each “issue” is a micro-chapbook featuring the work of a single author. We feature small collections of poetry, short fiction, or short creative nonfiction, with each chapbook focusing on a separate genre. We dedicate one issue per year to featuring the work of a North Carolina author. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2006 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 March 2027* (approx. 186 days from now) through 15 April 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: 2,500 - 4,000 words; Minimum of 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: 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 15 March 2027* (approx. 186 days from now) through 15 April 2027.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: 2,500 - 4,000 words; Minimum of 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: 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 15 March 2027* (approx. 186 days from now) through 15 April 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 10 - 16 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Short poetry. Excluding: Long poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Submission manager. 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 publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @bullcitypress.comFacebook FacebookX (Twitter) @bullcitypress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Inch 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 not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 26 responses are pending (113 min | 158.8 mean avg | 152.0 median | 178 max days waiting | 15.4 std dev) from 24 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days 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! 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