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Mid-American Review

Literary Magazine

Fiction

Flash Fiction

Nonfiction

Poetry

Review

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MAR seek to publish works of fine literary art from a diverse body of artists. We are on the lookout for work that has the power to move and astonish us while displaying the highest level of craft.

Highlights

  • Vibe:Send us your best but less intimidating
  • Response time:  / 
    240 days*
    Chill Subs tracker stats
  • Acceptance rate:  / 
    12.76190476190476%*
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PaysNo

FeeNo

  • 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

    From the editors

    Pushcart Prize

  • Active on social media

  • Available in print

  • Provides contributor copies

    From the editors

    yes

  • Has examples online

  • Offers expedited response

    What's that?

    Expedited submission: When the magazine offers a faster response time for an extra fee

Fiction - 6000 words max

Max words: 6000

Max pieces: 1

Sub Genres: Literary, Experimental

We are open to submissions from new and established authors, both traditional and experimental work, including short-shorts, but discourage genre fiction.

Fiction - 1000 words max

Max words: 1000

Max pieces: 5

Sub Genres: Literary, Experimental

Or up to 5 shorts.

Nonfiction - 6000 words max

Max words: 6000

Poetry

Max pieces: 6

There is no length limit on individual poems.

Review

Max words: 400

Translation

An introductory essay of 300-500 words outlining the historical context of the poetry is encouraged.

How to submit

  • Processs

    Submittable

  • Cover letter

    No cover letter advice

  • Eligibility

    No specific eligibility requirements

  • Formatting

    We don't have formatting requirements for this magazine

  • Author's rights

    We don't have rights information for this magazine

  • Additional info

    Contributing authors will receive two complimentary copies of MAR as payment

Tracker statistics

85

Total submissions tracked

240 days

Average response time

12.76190476190476%

Average acceptance rate

5 days

Fastest response time

525 days

Slowest response time

*Weird response times we excluded from calculations: 3730 days, 3730 days

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The Submissions Grinder Statistics

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12-month average acceptance rate

249 days

12-month average response time

Submission calls

    All genres

    Always open

    General

    Open

    MAR does accept and read submissions year round; all genres are accepting submissions

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About

Founded

1972

Country

US

casit.bgsu.edu

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    Editor Abigail Cloud avatar

    Abigail Cloud

    Editor-in-Chief

    Editor Jane Wageman avatar

    Jane Wageman

    Managing Editor

    Editor Meg Sharman avatar

    Meg Sharman

    Fiction Editor

    Editor Mary Robles avatar

    Mary Robles

    Poetry Editor

    Editor Karen Craigo avatar

    Karen Craigo

    Nonfiction Editor

    Editor Joseph Elia avatar

    Joseph Elia

    Reviews Editor

    Editor George Looney avatar

    George Looney

    Translation Editor