Ancient Paths Christian Literary Magazine See other projects related to this listing. Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (January 2025). We provide the following information as an archive. About Ancient Paths brings you quality poetry, short fiction, and art from a variety of contributors. The literary magazine was founded in 1998 by Skylar Hamilton Burris. Seventeen issues were published in print between 1998 and 2011. In 2012, the Ancient Paths literary magazine went online. You can now read new works for free whenever they are published on the Facebook page or as they are archived on the blog. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: 100 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Religion/Spirituality: General, Christianity, See guidelines. Seasons/Holidays: Specific holidays, See guidelines. Other: May vary.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 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 Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: 12 - 60 lines; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Formal verse, Free verse, Rhyming.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Religion/Spirituality: General, Christianity, See guidelines. Seasons/Holidays: Specific holidays, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) Token payment (under US$5 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 Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Religion/Spirituality: General, Christianity, See guidelines. Seasons/Holidays: Specific holidays, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:Token payment (under US$10 per piece) Token payment (under US$10 per piece).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. Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Ancient Paths Christian Literary Magazine Submission Statistics 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsStand in the Ways CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only