Defiant Scribe

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About

Defiant Scribe is an online lit mag created for the 21st century. Started by this generation, for this generation, we offer an updated take on the literary magazine with content that takes risks and explores a myriad of topics; writing that is diverse and inclusive, and always defiant, always unique. We love fiction and nonfiction that is BOLD, edgy, and sometimes experimental. We seek out works that are original, memorable, creative, and of course, entertaining. If you’re a writer with a strong point of view and a distinct, well-developed voice, or a reader with a fondness for good stories, then this is the place for you.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2016

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 4 x per year

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 2,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette: 7,500 - 8,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Article: 2,000 - 8,000 words.
Essay: 2,000 - 8,000 words.

Styles:

Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026