Big Tex[t] This project is believed to be defunct. (October 2007) About While Big Text is not a regional publication, our editorial stance is derived from our connection to the cultural and geographic shatterbelt of Texas- the complex mingling of ethnicities, cultures, and environments that we observe each day. Sixty-some years ago, folklorist J. Frank Dobie looked forward to a day when the mesquite tree had as much poetic resonance as the English yew. At Big Text we celebrate not just the humble Texas mesquite, but all landscapes, all poetics. We encourage artists to locate themselves, to look at their lives and that portion of the world which they know, and to write it. However, it is too often that different styles and genres then retreat into the comfort of their own back yards, unexposed to any but those already familiar. This is a place for the intermixing of regions, where Northeast and Southwest, plains and coastlines somehow connect. This is a place where High Culture and Low Brow stand side by side. This is a place where unlikely friendships can be made. This is a place where back yards meet. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 7,000 words.Styles:Literary, Mainstream.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Believed Defunct Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:UnknownStyles:Literary, Mainstream.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.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: Correction/Update Big Tex[t] 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! 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