Liminal Lit

About

Liminal Lit is an advocacy focused space for writers navigating the complexities of multiple identities. We exist because the most powerful stories often live in the "in-between" — the friction of existing at the intersection of different cultures, religions, languages, or the experience of being a minority in your own community.
Whether you are first generation, third generation, or simply navigating a lack of belonging, we want your raw perspectives. We do this to dismantle the barriers in traditional publishing and provide a dedicated platform for diaspora and marginalized voices to be heard, celebrated, and compensated.
Liminality is not just about geography. It is about the experience of living across borders of heart, mind, and heritage.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown publication frequency

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Short Story: 1,000 - 3,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: May vary.

Theme:

After (15 Sep 2026*)

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $100.

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Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Essay: 800 - 2,500 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: 800 - 2,500 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: May vary.

Theme:

After (15 Sep 2026*)

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $100.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: May vary.

Theme:

After (15 Sep 2026*)

Payment:

Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $100.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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We have received 1 report within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

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17 responses are pending (1 min | 13.3 mean avg | 15.0 median | 24 max days waiting | 7.8 std dev) from 17 different members

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Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 08:50 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 27 Aug 2026

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