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At Lumina, we aspire to open an accessible and inclusive space for all creatives to take part in the enjoyment of art, publication, and community. Our aim is to be an ever-evolving hub for creative expression, fueled by the desire to represent, support, and empower those who endeavor to share their work, whether for the first time or the hundredth.
The Lumina team values experimental, forward-thinking, and genre-bending works that spotlight each creator’s distinctive voice and experiences. We welcome writing and art that excites, radicalizes, and showcases a genuine appreciation for craft. Our editors invite submitters to have fun, explore new variations of themselves, delve into unknown realms, and emerge with intentional work that, regardless of publication outcomes, they are proud of.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2000

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency.

Fiction Temp Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralSubgenre: Magic Realism.
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic Realism, Weird/New Weird.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic Realism, Weird/New Weird.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Weird/New Weird.
Lengths:
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 7,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Nonfiction Temp Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Essay EssayUp to 7,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative NonfictionUp to 7,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Poetry Temp Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralSubgenre: Magic Realism.
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic Realism, Weird/New Weird.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic Realism, Weird/New Weird.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Weird/New Weird.
Lengths:
Poem PoemNo line limits known; Up to 4 pieces.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Visual Art Temp Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Artwork Artwork
Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image. Video.

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LUMINA Literary Journal Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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.
AccuracyWe have received 16 reports from 16 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported14 min | 69.4 mean avg | 84.5 median | 104 max days (29.0 std dev)
Responses75.00 %
Acceptances12.50 % of submissions accepted (84.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 12.50 % 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.
Rejections62.50 % (92.9 avg. days per rejection) | 10.0 % personal, 70.0 % form, 20.0 % unspecified
Non-Responses25.00 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded-
Withdrawals25.00 % (33.0 avg. days per withdrawal)

Other Information

Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 08 Feb 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 19 Nov 2024.

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Dates

Last Updated: 09 Feb 2025
Last Audited: 09 Feb 2025. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 26 Nov 2006

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