Grey Hands Literary Magazine See other projects related to this listing. This project is believed to be defunct. (April 2025) About Grey Hands is a literary magazine for foster youth by foster youth. We publish poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction written by youth in and out of the child welfare system. The purpose of Grey Hands is to provide a space that elevates, inspires, and encourages foster youth to share their story, in their own voice, in their own way. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for one submission manager; submissions are free with a "tip jar" option on their other submission manager. The fee is USD $4.25 (average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Children, Middle grades, Young adults, Specific group.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Society/Culture: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Children, Middle grades, Young adults, Specific group.Lengths: Essay: Up to 2,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Society/Culture: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Children, Middle grades, Young adults, Specific group.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Society/Culture: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are 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. Their website was not functioning on our last visit.Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Grey Hands Literary Magazine 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 ProjectsGrey Hands Literary Magazine Blog DNQ 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