StoryQuarterly, a longstanding literary magazine with a commitment to narrative craft, invites nonfiction submissions for its fifty-ninth issue. The reading period runs from August 22, 2026, through January 31, 2027, and the journal seeks previously unpublished work of approximately 6,250 words or fewer.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 self-contained pieces. This call is for general nonfiction, a category that encompasses memoir, personal essay, reportage, and literary criticism—work driven by a distinctive voice and structural integrity. The journal's editorial vision favors writing that balances intellectual rigor with emotional resonance, and that treats language as a material to be shaped rather than merely a vehicle for information. Accepted work will appear in StoryQuarterly 59, with an anticipated release in spring/summer 2027. Contributors can expect publication in a respected literary annual, though no monetary prize is offered. The $5 submission fee is a standard practice for many literary magazines, offsetting administrative costs and supporting the journal's operations. Submissions should be double-spaced and limited to one piece per reading period; additional submissions will go unread. This constraint underscores the importance of selecting your strongest, most polished work. The journal does not specify a theme, but its history suggests an affinity for essays that illuminate the particular while gesturing toward the universal—work that earns its conclusions through scene, reflection, and evidence.