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About
Overland is a print journal (publishing essays, stories and poetry) and an online magazine, publishing non-fiction articles. Overland also occasionally publishes special online editions of fiction and poetry. Those wishing to submit material are strongly urged to familiarise themselves with Overland and its various projects. Overland has a proud history of publishing underrepresented writers and promoting manifold voices. We are especially keen on receiving submissions from women writers of colour in all areas – fiction, poetry, nonfiction and art.
Important: Submissions by subscribers are prioritised.
Country of Publication & Year Established
Australia |
Established in 1954 |
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Publication Media & Frequency
EElectronic Publication | Electronic Publication | Published 260 x per year. |
PPrint Publication | Print Publication | Published 4 x per year. |
Fiction Open
Submissions limited to those living and/or working in or around Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians, All ethnic groups/populations, All genders.
- Genres:
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Politics/Political Science, Sexuality/Gender (General, LGBTQ issues, Men/Male issues, Women/Female issues), Society/Culture (General, Current events, Pop culture, Social issues).
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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SShort Story Short Story | No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words). |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK | No | No | Unknown | Text 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: Australians, All ethnic groups/populations, All genders.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Academic, Critical, Experimental, Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Politics/Political Science, Sexuality/Gender (General, LGBTQ issues, Men/Male issues, Women/Female issues), Society/Culture (General, Current events, Pop culture, Social issues).
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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AArticle Article | No specific word count limits known. |
EEssay Essay | No specific word count limits known. |
NNarrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction | No specific word count limits known. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK | No | No | Unknown | Text 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: Australians, All ethnic groups/populations, All genders.
- Genres:
- Poetry Forms:
- Open to all/most Forms.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Politics/Political Science, Sexuality/Gender (General, LGBTQ issues, Men/Male issues, Women/Female issues), Society/Culture (General, Current events, Pop culture, Social issues).
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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PPoem Poem | No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
PProfessional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem). |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK | No | No | Unknown | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
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