What Elegant Stars: Queer Tales of Impossible Style A project of Neon Hemlock 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 Swordspoint meets Star WarsNinefox Gambit meets The Devil Wears PradaAncillary Justice + An Unkindness of Ghosts + Pattern RecognitionGive us stories of satellites and sewists, terminals and tailors, dandies and dying stars.Give us gossip wicked and vital, dinner parties salacious and droll, debutantes vile and intrepid.Give us unforgivable rudeness and oppressive etiquette, scathing asides and dire gaffes. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Science Fiction Subgenre: Space OperaLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $0.08/word.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. 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) What Elegant Stars: Queer Tales of Impossible Style 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: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 114 min | 136.2 mean avg | 133.0 median | 181 max days (26.4 std dev) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 120 days. (60.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 120 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 120 days have passed. Most recent response reported was received on 15 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 23 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 12:39 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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! Related ProjectsBaffling Magazine MATUREThe Crawling Moon: Queer Tales of Inescapable Dread CLOSEDGlitter + Ashes: Queer Tales of a World That Wouldn't Die CLOSEDLuminescent Machinations: Queer Tales of Monumental Invention CLOSEDNeon Hemlock PressOpulent Syntax Anthology of Irish Speculative Fiction CLOSEDShatter the Sun: Queer Tales of Untold Adventure CLOSEDUnfettered Hexes: Queer Tales of Insatiable Darkness CLOSEDWe're Here Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only