Genres & Theme
Literary Open to all / most themes, including:. Specific themes may vary. Switchback is a publication of the Master of Fine Arts in Writing Program of the University of San Francisco, Deborah Lichtman and Aaron Shurin, Co-Directors. Each issue features some form of dialogue on writing from contrasting or dialectical points of view. We are seeking fiction, nonfiction, critical essays and poems that show knowledge of the writer's craft. Only critical essays must address at least one perspective of the topic. TEMPORARILY CLOSED: Temporarily closed to submissions.	Go To: Website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Web Design
Lengths
Poetry (varies, read guidelines) Short Story (1,000 - 2,000 words)
Media
Electronic Publication
Payscale
Does Not Pay in real-world money for Short Fiction Does Not Pay in real-world money for Poetry
Other Info
Accepts electronic submissions only
Allows simultaneous submissions (always follow proper simultaneous submission etiquette)
No reprints accepted
No multiple submissions allowed
Unknown publication schedule
USA
Response Times
Show Overall Short Fiction Poetry   Note: These statistics are compiled from response reports sent to us anonymously and through our submissions tracker for registered users. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's staff. Accuracy We have received 6 reports within the past 12 months, not including 1 pending response (waiting 57 days). The more responses reported, the more accurate the info. Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most markets have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Days Reported 93 | 136.2 | 234 (min | avg | max) Responses Insufficient data Acceptances: Insufficient data Rejections: Insufficient data Rewrite Requests: Insufficient data Non-Responses Insufficient data Assumed Rejections: Insufficient data Author Withdrawals: Insufficient data Other Information Most recent response reported was received on: 22 Jan 2008 Responses have been received for submissions sent as late as: 21 Oct 2007
Themes
Recent Past Deadlines: Stillness vs. Frenzy (Deadline: 04 Apr 2008)
Market Added: 20 May 2007 Last Updated: 09 Mar 2008 Last Checked: 07 May 2008

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