Despumation Journal A project of Despumation Press (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (November 2015) About Despumation is a literary magazine published by Despumation Press (go figure). Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct We’re concentrating on song stories: short fiction based on your favorite metal song.Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 3,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles.Topics:None found.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 NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Believed Defunct In terms of non-fiction, we’re looking for metal-related essays and articles. We’re open to topics; surprise us.Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Article: 3,000 - 5,000 words. Essay: 3,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles.Topics:None found.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment (under 1 US cent 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 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 Despumation Journal 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 ProjectsDespumation Press BELIEVED DEFUNCTDespumation Press Song Stories Anthology CLOSEDInto The Pit, Out Of The Pit 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