beestung A project of Sundress Publications (see other related projects). About beestung is a quarterly online micro-magazine for non-binary, genderqueer, and two-spirit writers and readers, with an emphasis on intracommunity sensibilities. beestung resists the canon and all forms of bigotry. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people who fall under the non-binary, genderqueer, and two-spirit umbrella. Some submission periods may be further restricted. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Sundress Publications. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2019 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Fasterbeestung's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Opens to submissions on 31 December 2026* (approx. 115 days from now)1Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Nonbinary people, Specific gender identity.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words); Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Opens to submissions on 31 December 2026* (approx. 115 days from now)Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Nonbinary people, Specific gender identity.Lengths: Essay: No specific word count limits known; Unknown number of pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: No specific word count limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Opens to submissions on 31 December 2026* (approx. 115 days from now)1Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Nonbinary people, Specific gender identity.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Dates:Opens to submissions on 31 December 2026* (approx. 115 days from now)Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Nonbinary people, Specific gender identity.Lengths: Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. 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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @beestung.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @beestungmagX (Twitter) @beestungmagFacebook FacebookInstagram @sundresspublicationsX (Twitter) @sundresspub Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope beestung Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 8 reports from 7 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 19.7 mean avg | 7.0 median | 59 max days (26.2 std dev) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. Most recent response reported was received on 06 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 19:25 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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