briars lit

This project is believed to be defunct. (January 2021)

About

briars lit is a new anthology for queer fairy tales, whether short fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or hybrid work. briars lit publishes these queer tales in each of the various forms that they may take. Briars are traditionally cut away, from the thorns off of roses to branches slashed back in forests. In the same sense, queer people and queer tales have been historically cut out of narratives, including fantastical narratives such as fairy tales. At briars lit, we value the beauty in what has been seen as dangerous, and hope to create a space where the importance of briars in nature can be re-emphasized. At the same time, when not trimmed, briars can be powerful forces—the stolen rose for Beauty and the forest of brambles surrounding Sleeping Beauty are notable examples, and there is the same amount of power in queer tales. See the beauty in briars and do not be afraid.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2018

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown publication frequency

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General Open to all/most Subgenres
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres
Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 5 pieces.
Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Audio. Image. Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.

Lengths:

Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 5 pieces.
Narrative Nonfiction: 1,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Personal.

Topics:

Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Audio. Image. Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General Open to all/most Subgenres
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres
Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Audio. Image. Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.

Lengths:

Graphic Narrative: No page limits known.

Art Media:

Cartoon/Comic strip.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Image.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026