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Chicago Quarterly Review

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Independent literary journal honored by Best American Short Stories, O. Henry Prize Stories, Best American Essays, and the Pushcart Prize.

Highlights

  • Vibe:Very fancy very impressive very not-fast
  • Response time:
    180 days after submission*
    Editor reported data
     / 
    151 days*
    Chill Subs tracker stats
  • Acceptance rate:
    1%*
    Editor reported data
     / 
    2.81%*
    Chill Subs tracker stats

Publication

  • Accepts simultaneous submissions

    What's that?

    When you can submit your work to multiple magazines at the same time

  • Accepts previously published

    What's that?

    When the magazine wants to publish your previously published work. Requirements vary

  • Nominates for prizes

  • Active on social media

  • Available in print

  • Provides contributor copies

  • Has examples online

  • Offers expedited response

  • Runs themed calls

How to submit

  • Processs

    Submittable

  • Cover letter

    Please keep the cover letter brief, but include all necessary contact information. If a submission is accepted, we will contact the writer by email.

  • Eligibility

    No specific eligibility requirements

  • Formatting

    Double spaced, standard font, no unusual formats for prose pieces.

  • Author's rights

    This magazine does not list any details on their website for this section.

  • Additional info

    Provide 2 contributor copies

Tracker statistics

175

Total submissions tracked

151 days

Average response time

2.81%

Average acceptance rate

6 days

Fastest response time

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The Submissions Grinder Statistics

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12-month average acceptance rate

186 days

12-month average response time

About

The Chicago Quarterly Review is a nonprofit, independent literary journal publishing short stories, poems, translations and essays by both emerging and established writers since 1994. We’re proud to have had work from our pages chosen for Best American Short Stories, Best American Essays, the O. Hen...

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    Editor  avatar

    Editor-in-Chief

    Editor S. Afzal Haider avatar

    S. Afzal Haider

    Senior Editor

    Editor Elizabeth McKenzie avatar

    Elizabeth McKenzie

    Senior Editor

    Editor Sean Chen-Haider avatar

    Sean Chen-Haider

    Managing Editor

    Editor Gary Houston avatar

    Gary Houston

    Managing Editor

    Editor John Blades avatar

    John Blades

    Editor

    Editor Jake Young avatar

    Jake Young

    Editor