Sun Hit Contest Sun Hit Review

Sun Hit Review is a Philadelphia literary magazine inspired by the film "Some Real Sugar Honey Ice Tea" by Eboni Ferguson. Our theme is OPEN — all voices welcome.

Sun Hit Contest

Prize: $500 grand prize. The winner plus finalists will be published in Issue 1 (April 2027).

Deadline: February 27, 2027.

Categories and limits (maximums only — no minimums):

• Poetry: up to 3 poems, maximum 10 pages.
• Short Fiction: maximum 3,000 words.
• Essays/Articles: maximum 2,500 words.

Entry fee: $23.00 per entry.

Blind judging — please read carefully: Entries must contain NO name or identifying information anywhere in the manuscript file — including the file name and document properties. Any file carrying a name is automatically disqualified and will not be read. Put your name only on the entry form, not in the manuscript file.

Eligibility and rules:

• Previously unpublished work only.
• Simultaneous submissions are allowed; if your work is accepted elsewhere, please notify us promptly.
• No AI-generated entries.
• Entrants must be 18 or older.

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