About
Sinister Wisdom is a multicultural lesbian literary & art journal that publishes four issues each year. Publishing since 1976, Sinister Wisdom works to create a multicultural, multi-class lesbian space. Sinister Wisdom seeks to open, consider and advance the exploration of lesbian community issues. Sinister Wisdom recognizes the power of language to reflect our diverse experiences and to enhance our ability to develop critical judgment as lesbians evaluating our community and our world. Sinister Wisdom, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that publishes the journal and provides outreach and educational programs in support of building vibrant lesbian communities. Sinister Wisdom provides free subscriptions to women in prison and mental institutions; currently, Sinister Wisdom mails about fifteen percent (15%) of each issue of the journal to women in prison and mental institutions. Sinister Wisdom offers reduced price subscriptions for lesbians with limited/fixed incomes.
Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to lesbians.
Country of Publication & Year Established
United States |
Established in 1976 |
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Publication Medium & Frequency
PPrint Publication | Print Publication | Published 4 x per year. |
Fiction Open
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, Females, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Lesbians/Gays.
- Genres:
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Sexuality/Gender (LGBTQ issues), Other (May vary).
- Theme(s):
Theme | Deadline | Track |
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Lesbian and Queer Recovery | 31 Mar 2024* | 0 |
The Music Issue | 01 Apr 2024* | 0 |
Mad Dykes, Queer Worlds | 30 Jun 2024* | 0 |
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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FFlash Fiction Flash Fiction | Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces. |
SShort Story Short Story | 1,000 - 5,000 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 | OK | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.
Nonfiction Open
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, Females, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Lesbians/Gays.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Sexuality/Gender (LGBTQ issues), Other (May vary).
- Theme(s):
Theme | Deadline | Track |
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Lesbian and Queer Recovery | 31 Mar 2024* | 1 |
The Music Issue | 01 Apr 2024* | 1 |
Mad Dykes, Queer Worlds | 30 Jun 2024* | 0 |
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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RReview Review | No specific word count limits known. |
EEssay Essay | Up to 5,000 words; Unknown number of pieces. |
NNarrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction | Up to 5,000 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 |
---|
OK | OK | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.
Poetry Open
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, Females, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Lesbians/Gays.
- Genres:
- Poetry Forms:
- Open to all/most Forms.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Sexuality/Gender (LGBTQ issues), Other (May vary).
- Theme(s):
Theme | Deadline | Track |
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Lesbian and Queer Recovery | 31 Mar 2024* | 0 |
The Music Issue | 01 Apr 2024* | 0 |
Mad Dykes, Queer Worlds | 30 Jun 2024* | 0 |
- 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 |
---|
OK | OK | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.
Visual Art Open
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, Females, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Lesbians/Gays.
- Art Media:
- Open to all/most Art Media, including: Cartoon/Comic strip, Photography, Black & white photography.
- Art Styles:
- Open to all/most Art Styles.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Sexuality/Gender (LGBTQ issues), Other (May vary).
- Theme(s):
Theme | Deadline | Track |
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Lesbian and Queer Recovery | 31 Mar 2024* | 0 |
The Music Issue | 01 Apr 2024* | 0 |
Mad Dykes, Queer Worlds | 30 Jun 2024* | 0 |
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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AArtwork Artwork | Unknown number of pieces. |
GGraphic Narrative Graphic Narrative | No page limits known. |
EPhoto Essay Photo Essay | No image limits known. |
- 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 | OK | No | OK | Image format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.
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