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Apple in the Dark

About the Journal

Hello, and welcome to Apple in the Dark, a brand-new online publication focusing on works of fiction and creative nonfiction no longer than 1,500 words apiece. Currently, we offer two issues a year: summer/fall and winter/spring.

Payment

We cannot pay you, but we will promote you via the site and social media. And it’s free to submit!

Eventually we’d like to be able to pay authors, WordPress, etc., in order to offer a better journal/site. If there’s any chance you’re able to donate to help us get up and running, please donate any amount via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/appleinthedark. And it’s a lofty goal, but maybe we’ll be able to offer contributors payment at some point! Maybe we’ll be able to donate to a sustainability NGO or likeminded nonprofit! We’ll see what happens. Any help would be very much appreciated.

Rights

AITD ask for first publication rights. You may publish your work featured on the site elsewhere following initial publication, but please credit AITD with first publication.

Thank you for your support. We can’t wait to publish whatever delightful work comes our way.

Spring 2023 Free Tip Jar Option

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We are accepting submissions of no more than 1,500 words apiece for our spring 2023 issue. Deadline: Feb. 15.

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Fall 2021 Submissions

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Apple in the Dark is seeking works of fiction and creative nonfiction no longer than 1,500 words apiece. Currently, we offer two issues a year: spring and fall.

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Flash Fiction Contest

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Opens on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 12:00 AM PST (in 31 days)

Documents must not have identifying information. Word limit: 1,500. Multiple entries are welcome, though you'll need to submit a new entry and pay the fee for each piece. Submission window: March 1 to May 31, 2023.

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Spring 2022 Submissions

Temp Closed

Apple in the Dark is seeking works of fiction and creative nonfiction no longer than 1,500 words apiece. Currently, we offer two issues a year: spring and fall. The deadline for our spring issue is February 15, 2022.

Not Open

Winter/Spring 2021 Issue Submissions

Temp Closed

Apple in the Dark is seeking works of fiction and creative nonfiction no longer than 1,500 words apiece. Currently, we offer two issues a year: summer/fall and winter/spring. The submission deadline for our 2020 winter/spring issue has been extended to February 15, 2021!

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