Description
nonfiction that is both thoughtful and entertaining.
Halfway Down the Stairs is specifically looking for essays and memoir with a strong voice and a unique point of view. We publish well-written, honest writing that inspires emotion. Humor is also appreciated.
Halfway Down the Stairs is specifically looking for essays and memoir with a strong voice and a unique point of view. We publish well-written, honest writing that inspires emotion. Humor is also appreciated.
Read the contract terms carefully for non-standard terms that may affect an author keeping control of their own work, such as transfer of copyright, lack of time-based reversion of rights clause, or editing pieces without the authors approval.
Market Submission Schedule
- March issue submissions - Dec 1, 2025 thru Feb 1, 2026 (Ends 56 days from now)
- June issue submissions - Mar 1, 2026 thru May 1, 2026 (Begins 83 days from now)
- September issue submissions - Jun 1, 2026 thru Aug 1, 2026 (Begins 175 days from now)
- December issue submissions - Sep 1, 2026 thru Nov 1, 2026 (Begins 267 days from now)
Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
General
creative nonfiction
Originals
0 to 3000 words
Non-Paying
Essay
essays and memoir with a strong voice and a unique point of view
Originals
0 to 3000 words
Non-Paying
Review
book reviews
Originals
0 to 3000 words
Non-Paying
Memoir
essays and memoir with a strong voice and a unique point of view
Originals
0 to 3000 words
Non-Paying
Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Not Allowed
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only
Estimated Response: 90 days
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only
Estimated Response: 90 days
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Listing added: 21 May 2024
Last officially checked: 17 July 2025