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Persimmon Tree An Online Magazine of the Arts by Women Over Sixty 109

About

Persimmon Tree’s mission is to bring the creativity and talent of women over sixty to a wide audience of readers of all ages. We are looking for work that reveals rich experience and a variety of perspectives. Each issue of the magazine will include several fiction and nonfiction pieces, poetry by one or more poets, and the work of one or more visual artists.

Important: You must sign up for their free email newsletter before you can submit. Submissions for Short Takes and Poetry are only open at certain times and may be limited to certain regions; as always, check their current guidelines before submitting.
Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to women over 60 (other restrictions may also apply).

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2007

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year.

Fiction Open

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience, including: Seniors/Pensioners, Females.
Genres:
General General
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: Sexuality/Gender (Women/Female issues), Other (May vary).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Flash Fiction Flash Fiction250 - 500 words.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 3,500 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No OKText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Nonfiction Open

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience, including: Seniors/Pensioners, Females.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: Memoir, Sexuality/Gender (Women/Female issues), Other (May vary).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Essay EssayUp to 3,500 words.
Essay Essay250 - 500 words.
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative NonfictionUp to 3,500 words.
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction250 - 500 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No OKText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Poetry Open

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience, including: Seniors/Pensioners, Females.
Genres:
General General
Poetry Forms:
Open to all/most Forms.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: Sexuality/Gender (Women/Female issues), Other (May vary).
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.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No OKText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Visual Art Open

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience, including: Seniors/Pensioners, Females.
Art Media:
Open to all/most Art Media.
Art Styles:
Open to all/most Art Styles.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: Sexuality/Gender (Women/Female issues), Other (May vary).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Artwork ArtworkUp to 5 pieces.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No OKImage format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 27 Mar 2024
Last Audited: 27 Mar 2024 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 01 Jun 2007

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