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About
Isthmus is an independent Seattle-based journal of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and art. We are interested in the intersection of local, national, and international voices. Our mission is to showcase diverse and exploratory work from the West Coast and the world that bridges distances between people, places, and perspectives. Founded in 2014, Isthmus has been recognized in both Best American Essays and Best American Short Stories, and has received praise for its rich and compelling content.
Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions.
Country of Publication & Year Established
United States |
Established in 2013 |
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Publication Media & Frequency
EElectronic Publication | Electronic Publication | Published 1 x per year. |
PPrint Publication | Print Publication | Published 1 x per year. |
Fiction Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Genres:
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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FFlash Fiction Flash Fiction | Up to 1,000 words. |
SShort Story Short Story | 1,000 - 7,500 words. |
TNovelette Novelette | 7,500 - 8,000 words. |
XNovel Excerpt Novel Excerpt | Up to 8,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK | No | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Nonfiction Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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EEssay Essay | Up to 8,000 words. |
NNarrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction | Up to 8,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK | No | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Poetry Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Genres:
- Poetry Forms:
- Open to all/most Forms.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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PPoem Poem | No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK | No | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Visual Art Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Art Media:
- Open to all/most Art Media, including: Photography.
- Art Styles:
- Open to all/most Art Styles.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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AArtwork Artwork | Up to 6 pieces. |
EPhoto Essay Photo Essay | Up to 6 photos. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
---|
OK | No | No | OK | Image format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
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