Mascara Literary Review See other projects related to this listing. About Co-founded in 2007, Mascara is a journal which focuses on the work of First Nations, CaLD, disabled and neurodivergent writers, as well as human rights and experimentation. We specialise in publishing platforms for minorities, focusing on cultural cohesion and participation. We foster a space for critical research to bridge the gaps left by institutions; a space for writers, readers and researchers that is progressive and vibrant. We are interested in shaping the way that discourse structures social realities and positions individuals hierarchically. The word ‘mascara’ entered the English language in 1890. But it derives from Spanish, Arabic and French origins, its meaning evolving from the word ‘mask’, ‘masquerade’, to darken, to blacken. The Arabic word ‘maskhara’ means buffoon, suggesting violence and play in the correspondences between life and art. Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established Australia Established in 2007 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 02 October 2026* (approx. 17 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians, All ethnic groups/populations, Indigenous Peoples, People with Southeast Asian origins.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 3,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region. Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race.Payment:No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: AUD $200 for Australian contributors.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 02 October 2026* (approx. 17 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians, All ethnic groups/populations, Indigenous Peoples, People with Southeast Asian origins.Lengths: Review: 1,200 - 1,500 words. Essay: Up to 3,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Academic.Topics: Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Place/Regions: Specific region. Society/Culture: General, Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: AUD $200 for Australian contributors.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 02 October 2026* (approx. 17 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians, All ethnic groups/populations, Indigenous Peoples, People with Southeast Asian origins.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: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region. Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race.Payment:No monetary payment to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: AUD $100 for Australian contributors.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @mascarareviewX (Twitter) @mascarareview Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Mascara Literary Review 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 Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 2 reports from 1 member within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Pending 1 response is pending (337 days waiting). 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 180 days. Do not query on the status of your submission before 90 days have passed. Most recent response reported was received on 25 Oct 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 17 Oct 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 02:55 UTC (6 hours, 51 minutes ago). 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