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Sinister Wisdom A Multicultural Lesbian Literary & Art Journal 22

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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

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 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:
General General
Lengths:
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 5,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Sexuality/Gender (LGBTQ issues), Other (May vary).

Themes:
Mad Dykes, Queer WorldsDeadline: 30 Jun 2024*0
Gender Diverse LesbiansDeadline: 31 Aug 2024*1
Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Nonfiction Open
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, Females, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Lesbians/Gays.

Lengths:
Review ReviewNo specific word count limits known.
Essay EssayUp to 5,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative NonfictionUp to 5,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Sexuality/Gender (LGBTQ issues), Other (May vary).

Themes:
Mad Dykes, Queer WorldsDeadline: 30 Jun 2024*1
Gender Diverse LesbiansDeadline: 31 Aug 2024*0
Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Poetry Open
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, Females, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Lesbians/Gays.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Poem PoemNo line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.
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).

Themes:
Mad Dykes, Queer WorldsDeadline: 30 Jun 2024*0
Gender Diverse LesbiansDeadline: 31 Aug 2024*1
Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Visual Art Open
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, Females, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Lesbians/Gays.

Lengths:
Artwork ArtworkUnknown number of pieces.
Graphic Narrative Graphic NarrativeNo page limits known.
Photo Essay Photo EssayNo image limits known.
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).

Themes:
Mad Dykes, Queer WorldsDeadline: 30 Jun 2024*0
Gender Diverse LesbiansDeadline: 31 Aug 2024*0
Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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Dates

Last Updated: 08 May 2024
Last Audited: 05 Mar 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 29 Dec 2006

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