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We appreciate good writing in any genre. We especially like edgy writing that offers insight into darkness. We prefer character-driven stories as opposed to plot-driven ones. We relish a piece with a great deal of heart and more than a little bit of Truth (note the capital "T"). We want to read a story that makes us feel edified or philosophical or amused or creeped out or angry or melancholy or inspired or, best yet, all of these things together. We want to read a story we simply can´t put down. We generally don’t enjoy science fiction, unless a particularly well-written story rises above the ordinary to engage the heart as well as the mind. We despise cliché. We find stories that include gratuitous violence distasteful. Sexism, racism, or other forms of intolerance are intolerable to us. That said, you can certainly reveal a character through his/her prejudices; just don't use a story to perpetuate negative stereotypes or ignorance. The world is already bursting with both.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for expedited submissions.
Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Check before submitting.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2013

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year.

Fiction Open
Dates:

Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General General
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres Excluding: Science Fiction.
Lengths:
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 3,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Other (May vary).

Theme:
Wedding dress, Crowd, AnchorageDeadline: 31 May 2024*2
Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Nonfiction Open
Dates:

Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative NonfictionUp to 3,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Other (May vary).

Theme:
Wedding dress, Crowd, AnchorageDeadline: 31 May 2024*0
Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Poetry Open
Dates:

Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General General
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres Excluding: Science Fiction.
Lengths:
Poem PoemNo line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Other (May vary).

Theme:
Wedding dress, Crowd, AnchorageDeadline: 31 May 2024*1
Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Visual Art Open

If you decide to submit any artwork and/or photography, we only require that you capture or depict the essence of one element, however, creating something that represents all three elements will really impress us. In addition, when you submit artwork or photography, please describe your process and tell us what medium you used, as well as a brief explanation as to how you feel your artwork or photography represents the element(s).

Dates:

Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Artwork ArtworkUp to 3 pieces.
Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media, including: Photography.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Other (May vary).

Theme:
Wedding dress, Crowd, AnchorageDeadline: 31 May 2024*0
Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.

3Elements Literary Review Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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.
AccuracyWe have received 41 reports from 34 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported1 min | 12.1 mean avg | 7.0 median | 70 max days (14.4 std dev)
Responses100.00 %
Acceptances2.44 % of submissions accepted (13.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.94 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here.
Rejections97.56 % (12.1 avg. days per rejection) | 7.5 % personal, 62.5 % form, 30.0 % unspecified
Non-Responses0.00 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded-
Withdrawals-
Pending2 responses are pending (7 min | 18.5 mean avg | 18.5 median | 30 max days waiting | 16.3 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The most common submission fee paid: USD $5.00. (28.6 % of reports specified whether they paid a fee; of those, 50.0 % paid fees.)
Most submissions are acknowledged within one day.
Most recent response reported was received on 08 May 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 03 May 2024.

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Dates

Last Updated: 02 May 2024
Last Audited: 20 Dec 2023. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 21 Aug 2013

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