Our Reading Periods Have Changed
General Submissions:
- Spring/Summer Reading Period January 1 - March 15 (or until we reach 200 submission cap)
- Our Contests in Fiction, Poetry, and Non-Fiction will be open from March 1 - April 1, 2024
- Open for Cover Art submissions March 1-May 1
- Fall/Winter Reading Period will run from August 19 - October 15 (Or until 200 submission cap)
- Cover Art submissions October 1, 2024- December 1, 2024.
General submissions will open with a cap of 200 in each category. We will re-open if more pieces are needed for a given issue. Please keep an eye on our social media if you miss the first cap but would still like to submit!
Harpur Palate is working towards a more consistent model for submissions starting in 2024. We always try to return pieces in a timely manner. Our goal for the following semesters is to have pieces returned in less than 4 months. We appreciate your patience as we balance the needs of the journal with our own needs as humans and students.
Creative nonfiction submissions should be no longer than 5,500 words. Flash essays cannot exceed 1,000 words each. Please send no more than one CNF submission per reading period, either as a single essay or up to three flash essays. We prefer narrative nonfiction from diverse voices, and welcome hybrid and experimental forms. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please notify us immediately should your work be accepted elsewhere.
This category is for back issues only. Our current issue is available through our subscription category.
Back issues are $8 per copy. The extra $1 included here is for Submittable fees. Please specify in the cover letter box which issue you'd like, where you'd like it sent, and to whom it should be addressed.
*Please note that issues 11.2 and 13.1 are no longer available*
Thank you for your interest in Harpur Palate! As always, thank you for your support and we hope to read work from you soon.