Chicago Quarterly Review - Fiction
(Poetry)
Description
The writer’s voice ought to be clear and unique and should explain something of what it means to be human. We want well-written stories that reflect an appreciation for the rhythm and music of language, work that shows passion and commitment to the art of writing.
This market charges a fee of $3.00 to submit.
Market Genres
Genres
GeneralLiterary
Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Flash
0 to 1000 words
Non-Paying
Short Story
1000 to 5000 words
Non-Paying
Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Unknown Policy
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only
Estimated Response: 180 days
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only
Estimated Response: 180 days
Market-Provided Data
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Market Response Data (User-Reported)
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Count:
There are 32 completed reports in the past 12 months.
Averages and Boundaries:
Min: 166 | Average: 214.70 | Median: 219 | Max: 250
Responded:
84.37%
Accepted:
3.12% - avg 222 days
Rejected:
81.25% - avg 214 days
(0.00% of rejections are personal)
Rewrites:
-
Dead Letters:
-
Lost/Returned:
-
Never Responded:
-
Withdrawn:
15.62%
Pending:
There are 12 pending responses.
(16 min | 50.75 average | 37 median | 98 max days waiting)
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Listing added: 5 August 2014
Last officially checked: 12 February 2025