Dark Sky Magazine

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About

Dark Sky Magazine publishes quarterly Web issues and an annual Print issue. We’re looking for fiction, poetry, essays and art. Take time to read our previous issues for examples of what we publish. We are supported by the University of Houston, Victoria.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 4 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 1 x per year

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We appreciate all types of stories, though generally we don’t publish specific-genre pieces. We are most excited by stories that incorporate narrative elements, yet challenge form and function.

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 3,000 words.

Styles:

Literary.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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We are open to subject matter, form, and length. Just kill us with good words and an unforgettable story.

Audience:

Unknown

Lengths:

Essay: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Literary.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Literary.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026