The Queer Issue Is Now

A project of Polyphony Lit (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (January 2026). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

The Queer Issue Is Now is a creative anthology of young LGBTQ+ writers and is a part of the It Gets Better Changemakers grant.
We invite queer youth to submit fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction to this special issue of Polyphony Lit, centered on featuring LGBTQ writing. Selected pieces will appear in a collection distributed to 75 schools nationwide, offering students a set of voices that affirm the necessity and existence of queer futures.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2025

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: One-time publication

AI Policy

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 1,800 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,800 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

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

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Young adults, Specific age group, All genders, Transgender people, All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: Up to 80 lines.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

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

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026