ActiveMuse a journal of literature, poetry, and art

About

We first met as a writers' group in 2018, and came up with the idea of writing stories on a common theme. That’s how the Water Anthology came up. Eventually we decided to create a journal of literature, poetry and art. Considering that emerging writers find it very difficult to get published, we decided to create this 'no-fee' journal, with a vision to promote good writing.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

India

Established in 2018

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 3 x per year

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Statistics Synopsis

Slower: ActiveMuse's overall average response time is slower than most magazines.

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Collapse section Fiction Open

Dates:

Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 3,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Nature/Environment: See guidelines.
Seasons/Holidays: Seasons, See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Open

Dates:

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: Up to 24 lines; Up to 3 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Nature/Environment: See guidelines.
Seasons/Holidays: Seasons, See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Visual Art Open

Dates:

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Audience:

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Artwork:

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Nature/Environment: See guidelines.
Seasons/Holidays: Seasons, See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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ActiveMuse Submission Statistics

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Accuracy

We have received 7 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

13 min | 115.4 mean avg | 51.0 median | 392 max days (131.3 std dev)

Pending

2 responses are pending (121 min | 169.0 mean avg | 169.0 median | 217 max days waiting | 535.0 std dev) from 1 member

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 02 May 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 25 Mar 2026.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:48 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Last Updated: 30 Jul 2026

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