Fissured Tongue Series A project of Inverted Syntax Press (see other related projects). About Fissured Tongue Series is the online magazine imprint of Inverted Syntax Press. We seek to publish unorthodox approaches to form and aesthetics. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for art, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $4 (average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 05 June 2027* (approx. 262 days from now) through 31 August 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 400 words; Up to 2 pieces. Flash Fiction: 400 - 800 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 05 June 2027* (approx. 262 days from now) through 31 August 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 400 words; Up to 2 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: 400 - 800 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 05 June 2027* (approx. 262 days from now) through 31 August 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 6 - 8 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 05 June 2027* (approx. 262 days from now) through 31 August 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: 6 - 8 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @invertedsyntaxX (Twitter) @invertedsyntax For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Fissured Tongue Series 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy: We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 1 response is pending (31 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 365 days. Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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