Orion's Belt: Translations Gold Star Program Gold Star Free Tip Jar Option

Deadline: Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:59 PM UTC (in 53 days).

You may choose ONLY ONE of the following genres. Once you choose between Micro, Flash, and Poetry, please follow the instructions for each genre. Multiple submissions across genres are not allowed.

For example, if you choose to send us flash fiction translations, then you may submit up to two submissions, with one story per submission. On the other hand, if you choose Poetry, then you can send us only one submission that can contain up to five poems (i.e., one poem per file).

We do accept REPRINTS.

FOR MICRO FICTION TRANSLATIONS:

A maximum of three submissions is allowed. Each submission may include only one story.

Each story may be up to 400 words, not including the title and byline.

FOR FLASH FICTION TRANSLATIONS:

A maximum of two submissions is allowed. Each submission may include only one story.

Each piece must be between 401 and 1,000 words, not including the title and byline.

FOR POETRY TRANSLATIONS:

Only one submission is allowed. You may submit up to FIVE poems in the same submission. Each poem must be uploaded as a separate file.

Categories: Fiction/Poetry
Translations: Permitted.
File types: .doc, .docx, .rtf
Number of Pieces:
1 piece per fiction submission.
Up to 5 pieces per poetry submission.
Separate Files: Each piece must be submitted in a separate file.

Anonymous submissions are not required.
Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Reprints are allowed.
Multiple entries are allowed.
AI-assisted works are not allowed.

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