No, Prairie Schooner does not accept simultaneous submissions.
When submitting your work to Prairie Schooner, it is crucial to adhere to their specific guidelines regarding simultaneous submissions. Their policy explicitly states that they do not consider submissions that are simultaneously under consideration elsewhere. This means that the work you submit to them should not currently be awaiting a decision from any other publication or literary journal.
Understanding Simultaneous Submissions
Simultaneous submission refers to the practice of submitting the same piece of writing (e.g., a story, poem, essay) to multiple publishers or literary journals at the same time. While some publications allow or tolerate simultaneous submissions, often with the caveat that you must immediately withdraw your piece if it is accepted elsewhere, Prairie Schooner is clear in its stance against this practice.
Key Submission Policies for Prairie Schooner
To ensure your submission is considered, keep the following essential points in mind:
- No Simultaneous Consideration: Prairie Schooner will not review material that is currently being evaluated by another publication.
- One Piece at a Time: Authors are directed to send only one story at a time. This policy suggests a focus on individual submissions rather than multiple entries from the same author concurrently.
Adhering to these guidelines is vital for your submission to be properly considered by Prairie Schooner. For the most up-to-date and comprehensive submission guidelines, it is always recommended to visit their official submission portal directly.
You can find their submission manager and detailed guidelines at Prairie Schooner's Submittable page.
