Azure A Journal of Literary Thought A project of Lazuli Literary Group (see other related projects). About We love work that is linguistically, intellectually, and emotionally demanding of the reader. We want literary fiction that grows in complexity upon each visitation. All writers tend to develop a scrap heap of brilliant writing - sharp dialogue that has been cut in service of a plot, a philosophical tirade that can't quite be couched in a narrative, a stunning imagistic landscape of linguistic pyrotechnics that seeks an audience... Literary beauty exists in more than the conventional narrative, we believe, and the most cerebral moments cannot necessarily be expressed in more than bursts and fragments. We seek to provide a space for those portions of works that have been cut away through no fault of their own as well as for those who have achieved a more traditional fruition. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for feedback and expedited responses. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2015 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 12 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Azure's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingAzure's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. Less ResponsiveAzure's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 12,500 words. Novel Excerpt: Up to 12,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 12,500 words. Book Excerpt: Up to 12,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @lazuliliterarygroupX (Twitter) @Lazuli_Literary Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Azure 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 54 reports from 47 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 2 min | 76.3 mean avg | 78.0 median | 363 max days (419.5 std dev) Responses 83.33 % Acceptances: 1.85 % of submissions accepted (298.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.13 % 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. Rejections: 81.48 % (68.1 avg. days per rejection) | 6.8 % personal, 86.4 % form, 6.8 % unspecified Non-Responses 3.70 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 3.70 % (329.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 12.96 % (53.7 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 18 responses are pending (2 min | 72.9 mean avg | 61.0 median | 171 max days waiting | 830.5 std dev) from 18 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (20.7 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 03 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 10:02 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsLazuli Literary Group Writing Contest Charges fees for all submissions 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. 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