85th Anniversary Call for Submissions
On the occasion of Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine’s 85th anniversary, we are accepting submissions of nonfiction articles, interviews, and art related to the magazine. We are looking to hear from fans and readers along with historians, writers, former staff, and friends of the magazine. Accepted pieces will be printed in the September/October 2026 issue or featured on our blog (pending your agreement). Please feel free to share this call.
Length: ~2,000-8,000 words
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Process: Please submit under the Non-Fiction category on our submissions site and indicate in your cover letter that the piece is to be considered for the 85th anniversary programming. Please do not respond to this post and please do not send us a pitch before submitting. Art submissions can be half page, full page, quarter page, or spot style. We pay .07/wd for print nonfiction; art rates and other contribution rates will vary based on the piece. Queries can be sent to Jackie Sherbow, Editor at jps@
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