Thinning Light Literary Reflections on Fall's Transformation in Maine A project of 12 Willows Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (April 2026). We provide the following information as an archive. About We’re looking for work that reflects Maine in autumn: its landscapes, working lands, harvest cycles, emotional thresholds, and the subtle changes that signal what comes next. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Nature/Environment: General, See guidelines. Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Lengths: Essay: Up to 2,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Nature/Environment: General, See guidelines. Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Nature/Environment: General, See guidelines. Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 3 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Drawing. Pen & ink drawing. Black & white photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Nature/Environment: General, See guidelines. Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Thinning Light Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 13 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 14 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 10:10 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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