The Academic
“The Academic is a top tier, peer-reviewed publication on Medium brought to you by a global community of subject-matter experts.”
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Updated Oct 20, 2026
Should you submit to The Academic?
The Academic is larger than 78% of the 357 publications we track, and its stories get more claps than 84% of them. Most of its recent stories (84%) come from writers with 100+ followers, so expect a higher bar for acceptance. 84% of its stories are member-only (Partner Program).
How to submit
The Academic has no separate submission page. Its About page ↗ is the best place to look for contact details.
2 editors · newsletter: “The Academy”
Submission rules change often — always read the publication’s current guidelines before pitching.
Topics
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