Foglifter Journal See other projects related to this listing. About Foglifter—created by and for LGBTQ+ writers and readers—continues the San Francisco Bay Area’s tradition of groundbreaking queer and trans writing, with an emphasis on publishing those multi-marginalized (BIPOC, youth, elders, and people with disabilities). Our biannual journal features the widest possible range of forms, with an emphasis on transgressive, risky, challenging subject matter, innovative formal choices, and work that pushes the boundaries of what writing can do. By putting extraordinary queer and trans writers into conversation, we uplift a growing community of LGBTQ+ readers and writers and carve out space in the larger literary community for voices that have historically been silenced. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for tip jar submissions. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people who identity as LGBTQ+. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterFoglifter Journal's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Normal AcceptanceFoglifter Journal's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for magazines. More ResponsiveFoglifter Journal's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 01 October 2026* (approx. 26 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, Transgender people, All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Transgressive.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 01 October 2026* (approx. 26 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, Transgender people, All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 01 October 2026* (approx. 26 days from now).6Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, Transgender people, All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry, Hybrid form.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Transgressive.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Provides free copy/copies Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Visual Art Closed 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:Bluesky @foglifterpress.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @foglifterpressX (Twitter) @foglifterpress Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Foglifter 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 67 reports from 52 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 42.6 mean avg | 39.5 median | 168 max days (129.1 std dev) Responses 91.05 % Acceptances: 8.96 % of submissions accepted (39.2 avg. days per acceptance) | 11.54 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 82.09 % (43.7 avg. days per rejection) | 10.9 % personal, 61.8 % form, 27.3 % unspecified | 4.5 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 8.96 % (36.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 24 responses are pending (2 min | 23.9 mean avg | 28.0 median | 34 max days waiting | 299.5 std dev) from 23 different members 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 90 days. (4.5 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.) The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (16.5 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 31 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 09:03 UTC (2 hours, 53 minutes ago). 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