Website
Type Of Organization
Magazine
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
American Chordata is an award-winning annual magazine based in Brooklyn, NY, founded on the belief that sophisticated design and sincere expression can be celebrated on the same page. We feature emerging and established voices in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, art, and photography, and seek to publish work that is illuminating and emotionally detailed.
Social Media Platforms Used
Instagram (@americanchordata), Twitter (@americhord)
Is Your Group Affiliated With A University, Portal Or Other Agency?
no
Primary Editor/Contact Person
Hannah Hirsh
Contact Title
Managing Editor
Publishes
essays, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, art, translation
Submissions Policy
Submissions in Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, and Translation are accepted from January 15th to March 15th. Simultaneous submissions are permitted, as long as we are notified immediately if the manuscript is accepted elsewhere. Writers will be notified of a decision by May 1. Art and Photography submissions are accepted year-round. Artists will be notified if they have been selected for a Fall issue by July 1. If accepted for publication, we ask for first serial rights to publish and distribute your work in print and electronic formats throughout the world.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Submission Guidelines URL
Simultaneous Submissions Accepted
yes
Reading Period
From 01 / 15 - 03 / 15
Reporting Time
6 - 8 weeks
Author Payments
cash, copies
Number Of Unpaid Staff
14
Year Founded
2014
Distributors
Antenne, Small Changes
Wholesalers
Please see our website for a list of stockists.
Average Print Run
750
Total Circulation
750 print; 5,000 web
Paid Subscriptions
150
Individual
$1 year for $20 or 2 years for $36, with free shipping
Insitution
$1 year for $20 or 2 years for $36, with free shipping
Single Copy Price
$$20
Total Number Of Issues Published
11
Back Issues Available
yes
Unsolicited Manuscripts Accepted
yes
If Yes, What Percent Of All Unsolicited MSS Are Published
5
Format
perfect
Dimensions
5.5 - 8.5
Average Number Of Pages
176
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