Nightsong A project of Branching Realities Independent Publishing (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (July 2020). We provide the following information as an archive. About We still want your dark and creepy poetry, but instead of going online, these will be in their very own publication: Nightsong. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2019 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Subgenre: Dark Fantasy Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark FantasyLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.Styles:Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Subgenre: Dark Fantasy Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark FantasyLengths: Poem: 12 - 100 lines; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) Token payment (under US$5 per poem).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Closed We prefer art that suggests a story, rather than “portrait” art.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Dark.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$10 per piece) to Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Pay ranges from Token payment (under US$10 per piece) to Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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: Correction/Update Nightsong 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Abyss CLOSEDFrostFire Worlds BELIEVED DEFUNCT 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. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only