The Midwest Quarterly About The objective of the editors of The Midwest Quarterly is to discover and publish scholarly articles dealing with a broad range of subjects of current interest. The Midwest Quarterly seeks discussions of an analytical and speculative nature. This is a peer-reviewed journal. Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower The Midwest Quarterly's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Scholars.Lengths: Article: 3,000 - 4,500 words.Styles:Academic, Critical.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Humanities. Society/Culture: General, Current events.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Online form. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open The Midwest Quarterly receives approximately 3,500 - 4,000 poems per year and publishes 60.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Scholars.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 80 lines; Up to 10 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Formal verse, Free verse.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Surrealist.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: USD $500 awarded annually for best published poem.Submissions:Methods: Online form. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook Facebook Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Midwest Quarterly Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 48 min | 155.5 mean avg | 98.5 median | 377 max days (152.4 std dev) Pending 6 responses are pending (214 min | 429.6 mean avg | 375.0 median | 656 max days waiting | 1,716.0 std dev) from 6 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 07 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 05 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 17 Sep 2026 19:33 UTC (7 hours, 2 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 06 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only