Ouch! A project of Ouch! Collective About No about statement available. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Important: Cash payment is for international contributors only. For US-based contributors, payment is in copies. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to queer, nonbinary, trans, and other LGBTQIA+ artists and writers. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2022 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Ouch!'s overall average response time is slower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, Females, Males, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, All sexual identities, Asexual/Aromantic people, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, Females, Males, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, All sexual identities, Asexual/Aromantic people, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, Females, Males, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, All sexual identities, Asexual/Aromantic people, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Visual poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, Females, Males, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, All sexual identities, Asexual/Aromantic people, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.Lengths: Artwork: 3 - 6 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Email. 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: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @ouchcollective For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Ouch! 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 Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 76 min | 87.0 mean avg | 91.0 median | 94 max days (9.6 std dev) Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 14 Nov 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 29 Aug 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:44 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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