Deep Wild Journal: Writing from the Backcountry See other projects related to this listing. This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (July 2025) About Well-made words from wild places: That’s what each issue of Deep Wild: Writing from the Backcountry holds: 160+pages of stories, essays, and poems by dozens of writers, in celebration of and in defense of places where there are no roads. The journal is printed on FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) paper in a compact, durable format. It wants to go camping! Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for "tip jar" submissions, certain submission periods. The fee is USD $4 (average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2019 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year Collapse section Fiction On Hiatus Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Unknown number of pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 3,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Nature/Environment: General, Nature. Sports/Recreation: Outdoor recreation, See guidelines. Travel: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction On Hiatus Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 3,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Nature/Environment: General, Nature. Sports/Recreation: Outdoor recreation, See guidelines. Travel: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry On Hiatus Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Nature/Environment: General, Nature. Sports/Recreation: Outdoor recreation, See guidelines. Travel: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Visual Art On Hiatus 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 Deep Wild Journal: Writing from the Backcountry 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 ProjectsDeep Wild Journal Student Contest ON HIATUS 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