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

Unknown publication frequency.

Fiction On Hiatus

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 prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

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

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 prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

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

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Accuracy

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Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 21 days. (100.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 21 days.)
Do not query on the status of your submission before 21 days have passed.

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Dates

Last Updated: 19 Feb 2024
Date Added: 30 May 2021

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