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THEMA, the theme-related journal, has three goals. One is to provide a stimulating forum for established and emerging literary artists. The second is to serve as source material and inspiration for teachers of creative writing. The third is to provide readers with a unique and entertaining collection of stories and poems.

Important: People outside the USA may submit electronically.
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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 1988

Audience

Open to a broad Audience.

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 3 x per year.

Fiction Open
Dates:
Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.
Genres:
General General
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.
Topics:
Other (May vary, See guidelines).
Theme(s):
ThemeDeadlineTrack
Watch the Birdie!01 Jul 2021*6
Get It Over With!01 Nov 2021*0
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Flash Fiction Flash FictionNo specific word count limits known (our definition: up to 1000 words); Unknown number of pieces.
Short Story Short StoryNo specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
No OK OK OKText 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
Dates:
Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.
Topics:
Other (May vary).
Theme(s):
ThemeDeadlineTrack
Watch the Birdie!01 Jul 2021*0
Get It Over With!01 Nov 2021*1
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Essay EssayNo specific word count limits known.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Unknown payment Unknown payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
No OK OK OKText 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
Dates:
Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.
Genres:
General General
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres
Poetry Forms:
Open to all/most Forms.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.
Topics:
Other (May vary, See guidelines).
Theme(s):
ThemeDeadlineTrack
Watch the Birdie!01 Jul 2021*4
Get It Over With!01 Nov 2021*3
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Poem PoemNo line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
No OK OK OKText 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
Dates:
Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.
Art Media:
Open to all/most Art Media, including: Illustration, Photography.
Art Styles:
Open to all/most Art Styles.
Topics:
Other (May vary, See guidelines).
Theme(s):
ThemeDeadlineTrack
Watch the Birdie!01 Jul 2021*0
Get It Over With!01 Nov 2021*0
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Artwork ArtworkUnknown number of pieces.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
No OK OK OKImage 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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Dates

Last Updated: 29 Jan 2021
Last Checked: 16 Feb 2021 We check each active listing's guidelines page for changes once a month (if compliant).
Last Audited: 29 Jan 2021 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 25 Jul 2005

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