Italiks A literary journal About Italiks is committed to showcasing quality work from writers of all genres, styles, and backgrounds.We welcome creativity in all its forms, whether it's fiction, poetry, essays, or something entirely experimental - if it's your best, we want to see it.We believe in a writer-first approach, meaning Italiks will never charge fees for submissions, nor do we solicit stories from established authors. We prioritize fast response times and clear, direct communication with our writers, ensuring every voice is heard. While we operate on a limited budget, our mission is to continually increase our impact, including offering better compensation for our contributors as we grow.Italiks is dedicated to publishing great work using an accessible platform, and hope writers will be part of a growing literary community. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Italiks's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ChallengingItaliks's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. Less ResponsiveItaliks's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 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) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 5,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 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) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$10 per piece) Token payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Email. 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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @italiks_ Support this Publisher: Donate on PayPal For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Italiks 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 Accuracy We have received 42 reports from 35 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 5 min | 98.6 mean avg | 96.5 median | 281 max days (77.8 std dev) Responses 69.05 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 69.05 % (107.9 avg. days per rejection) | 17.2 % personal, 75.9 % form, 6.9 % unspecified Non-Responses 4.76 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 4.76 % (97.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 26.19 % (97.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 6 responses are pending (57 min | 120.8 mean avg | 96.0 median | 230 max days waiting | 181.9 std dev) from 6 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 30 days. (73.8 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 30 days.) Most recent response reported was received on 15 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 20 May 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 04:30 UTC (5 hours, 17 minutes ago). 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! 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. 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