dotlit Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About dotlit is an online journal of creative writing. We publish new and emerging writers, but also commission creative works by established writers. The journal is published twice yearly and features a mix of fiction, poetry, digital stories, creative non-fiction, reviews and scholarly essays. dotlit is published by the Creative Writing and Cultural Studies discipline of the Creative Industries Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane. The journal is supported by QUT and Arts Queensland. dotlit was founded in 2000 by Dr Donna Lee Brien and Associate Professor Philip Neilsen. dotlit welcomes submissions from writers in all genres except for children’s writing. Country of Publication Australia Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year Collapse section Fiction Closed The journal’s emphasis is on quality stories well told. Although it is by no means a prescriptive requirement, stories that innovate in terms of voice, structure, or other literary convention, will be highly regarded.Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words.Styles:Literary.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed dotlit has eclectic taste in poetry, but eschews self-indulgence and appreciates technical competence. dotlit aims to provide space for Australian and international poetry, and considers poetry an important form of intensive, intellectual, inventive, evocative and questioning creative writing.Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:UnknownStyles:Literary.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.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: Correction/Update dotlit 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