StoryQuarterly, a longstanding literary magazine, invites general nonfiction submissions for its 59th issue. The reading period runs from August 22, 2026, to January 31, 2027, and the journal seeks previously unpublished work of approximately 6,250 words or fewer. Excerpts from longer works are considered, provided they function as stand-alone pieces. Accepted work will be published in StoryQuarterly 59, with an anticipated release in spring/summer 2027. The magazine maintains a fee-required submission model: a $5.00 fee applies. Submissions must be double-spaced, and only one piece per reading period is permitted; additional submissions will go unread. This policy underscores the journal's commitment to careful reading and curatorial attention. While the journal's full aesthetic vision is not detailed in the provided materials, its history as a literary publication suggests a discerning approach to nonfiction. The opportunity is best suited to writers whose work demonstrates formal control, intellectual rigor, and a clear stand-alone structure, whether excerpted or complete.