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The New Yorker (Fiction)

Literary Magazine · Founded 1925
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Excellent (A) — Imprimatur Grade

The New Yorker (Fiction) is the pinnacle of English-language short fiction publication. Multi-decade David Remnick editorship (since 1998). Deborah Treisman as Fiction Editor (since 2003). Material 2020+ Condé Nast restructuring; New Yorker has been protected.

94
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Author Treatment
A
Editorial Quality
A
Sales / Distribution Reach
A
Adaptation Track Record
A-
Rights Posture
A
/ Key Events & Disclosures

Timeline & positioning.

  • Founded 1925
  • David Remnick editor since 1998
  • Deborah Treisman Fiction Editor since 2003
  • Condé Nast subsidiary

/ Best for

The pinnacle of short fiction publication; required venue for any serious short-fiction author.

/ Watch out for

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