In addition to Duotrope and Chill Subs, one could use The Submission Grinder as well. While Duotrope has better data for literary works, Submission Grinder has better data for genre work.
Best to use all three to exploit their unique features, e.g.:
Duotrope has editor interviews explaining what they looking for
Chill Subs has industry rankings
Submission Grinder let's you filter by journals that nominate for awards (e.g., Pushcart) and its awesome 'Response Timeline' graphs.
If you want a ranking of the journals or if you want the data in a spreadsheet form to sort and filter your way, the best place to start is Brecht de Poortere's sheet: https://www.brechtdepoortere.com/
I've been using Submittable's search, not the best, and I recently discovered Chill Subs. The one thing I like a lot about Submittable is that it keeps a record of what I sent where with the date.
Duotrope also offers a tracker, but it's manual entry like Chill Subs. However, Duotrope's tracker does provide an insane level of detail about your submissions that the others don't.
Hi Tim - It is nice that Submittable automatically logs your submissions for you. The drawback, of course, is if you submit anywhere else that doesn't use Submittable (whether it's via email or another submission manager) you'll still need to track those manually somehow.
Hi, we’re a journal dedicated to uplifting non-native English writers and we just released our 14th issue today! Our submissions for In Conversation pieces are always open though ;) And we host bi-annual open calls for Spring and Fall issues.
I recently came across Chill Subs, and while I find it helpful and friendly, it was a bit intimidating since I'm just starting to try submitting. Your post really helped me out!
Chill Subs definitely sounds like something I’m gonna try to use. I’ve been using Submittable, the Grinder, Duotrope, but they’re all missing something
In addition to Duotrope and Chill Subs, one could use The Submission Grinder as well. While Duotrope has better data for literary works, Submission Grinder has better data for genre work.
Best to use all three to exploit their unique features, e.g.:
Duotrope has editor interviews explaining what they looking for
Chill Subs has industry rankings
Submission Grinder let's you filter by journals that nominate for awards (e.g., Pushcart) and its awesome 'Response Timeline' graphs.
If you want a ranking of the journals or if you want the data in a spreadsheet form to sort and filter your way, the best place to start is Brecht de Poortere's sheet: https://www.brechtdepoortere.com/
I've been using Submittable's search, not the best, and I recently discovered Chill Subs. The one thing I like a lot about Submittable is that it keeps a record of what I sent where with the date.
Tim, Chill Subs has a tracker, too. It’s just not automatic, like Submittable.
Duotrope also offers a tracker, but it's manual entry like Chill Subs. However, Duotrope's tracker does provide an insane level of detail about your submissions that the others don't.
Hi Tim - It is nice that Submittable automatically logs your submissions for you. The drawback, of course, is if you submit anywhere else that doesn't use Submittable (whether it's via email or another submission manager) you'll still need to track those manually somehow.
Hi, we’re a journal dedicated to uplifting non-native English writers and we just released our 14th issue today! Our submissions for In Conversation pieces are always open though ;) And we host bi-annual open calls for Spring and Fall issues.
https://tintjournal.com/current-issue/all-from-current-issue
Your articles are so informative and encouraging. I am inspired to produce, work more steadily toward publishing goals. THANK YOU!
Susan, I am SO happy to hear that! 😊
I recently came across Chill Subs, and while I find it helpful and friendly, it was a bit intimidating since I'm just starting to try submitting. Your post really helped me out!
I'm so happy you found it helpful! Honestly, the more you submit (and play with the different tools), the easier it will get ☺️
This is great thank you! I had no idea those features were available.
I’ve heard of Duotrope, but I use Poets and Writers or the Poetry Market book. I think I’ll give Chill Subs a try though😀
Thank you for this, Janelle!
Chill Subs definitely sounds like something I’m gonna try to use. I’ve been using Submittable, the Grinder, Duotrope, but they’re all missing something
Super helpful, thank you! 🙏
This is so helpful, thank you!
This was a super-helpful post. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing these strategies - this is one of the most useful articles I've found on this topic! Otherwise it's a hair-tearing exercise!
Thank you - I'm glad you found this helpful!
Thank you for sharing! I registered at Chill Subs and I’m going to submit some of my work!
Great advice. I've been using Chill Subs, but I didn't know about these "similar journals" features, so thank you!
Glad you found this helpful!
I'm a big fan of Chill Subs and ponyed up the money for the extras. I'm constantly using their search features to find places to submit to.