The Aurora Journal

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About

The Aurora Journal publishes surrealistic poetry and prose. Inspired by the Aurora Borealis, we look for writing that is surreal, ethereal, and dreamy, and explores the dangerous limits of surrealism. Regardless of age, experience, or any other defining factor, the Journal considers all writers. We acknowledge that the literary field is dominated by cisgender, white, males and those are often the voices that receive authenticity and notability. We encourage submissions from LGBTQ+, BIPOC, women, non-binary, trans people, disabled folks, and other intersecting marginalized writers. This is a platform for you to break the mold of who gets to be "acclaimed" in the literary world. The Journal was founded in 2020 by Sophie Chiang for emerging writers who show great promise.

Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for feedback/expedited response.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2020

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown publication frequency

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.

Styles:

Surrealist.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

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 (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

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

Collapse section Poetry On Hiatus

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Surrealist.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

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