Last Syllable A Longform Literary Journal

About

Last Syllable is a literary journal that publishes long-form poetry, prose, and multi-modal works. Founded in 2023, we aim to make a space where long-form pieces are the expectation — not the exception. We are looking for polished, thoughtful pieces that engage readers from beginning to end.
While one of Macbeth's most memorable soliloquies meditates on the fleeting and meaningless nature of mortality, writing and sharing our work makes us immortal and ensures that we will be here until the last syllable of recorded time.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2023

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 2 x per year

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

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Statistics Synopsis

Regular Speed: Last Syllable's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Short Story: 5,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words.
Novella: 15,000 - 25,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment. Details: USD $20.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Essay: 5,000 - 25,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: 5,000 - 25,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment. Details: USD $20.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Graphic Narrative: No page limits known.

Art Media:

Cartoon/Comic strip.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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Last Syllable Submission Statistics

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We have received 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

54 min | 64.8 mean avg | 69.0 median | 70 max days (7.1 std dev)

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 11 Dec 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 11 Oct 2025.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:47 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 03 Aug 2026

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