Vine Leaves Literary Journal A project of Vine Leaves Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (March 2017). We provide the following information as an archive. About The world of literature nowadays is so diverse, open-minded and thriving in experimental works, that there doesn’t seem to be any single form of written art missing from it ... you would think. But there is. The vignette. It’s rare for a literary magazine to accept the "vignette" as a publishable piece of literature. Why? Because it is not a “proper story.” We beg to differ. So, what is a vignette? "Vignette" is a word that originally meant "something that may be written on a vine-leaf." It’s a snapshot in words. It differs from flash fiction or a short story in that its aim doesn’t lie within the traditional realms of structure or plot. Instead, the vignette focuses on one element, mood, character, setting or object. It's descriptive, excellent for character or theme exploration and wordplay. Through a vignette, you create an atmosphere. Vine Leaves, will entwine you in atmosphere; wrap you in a world where literature ferments and then matures … Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) Country of Publication Australia Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year Collapse section Fiction Closed Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Young adults.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Slipstream Action-Adventure Open to all/most Subgenres Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Slipstream Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Slipstream Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Romance Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Slipstream Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres Western Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 800 words; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics:None found.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment (under 1 US cent 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 allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Closed Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Young adults.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 800 words; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics:None found.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment (under 1 US cent 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 allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Young adults.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Slipstream Action-Adventure Open to all/most Subgenres Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Slipstream Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Slipstream Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Romance Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Slipstream Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres Western Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: Up to 40 lines; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics:None found.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pay ranges from Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to 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 allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Closed Send us a piece of work you believe represents a slice of life.Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Young adults.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 10 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics:None found.Payment:Monetary payment Monetary payment.Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are 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. 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