Overtly Lit

This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (March 2024)

About

Overtly Lit is run by two budding writers who aim to celebrate all things that meet at the intersection of faith and art. We want to see faith and spirituality explored creatively. Unfortunately, faith is often seen as something that must be hidden away, not spoken of. When spirituality and faith play such a large role in the lives of many, this attitude can lead to stifled creativity. But why the name Overtly? When submitting our own work to other online journals, we often came across the requirement: 'nothing overtly religious' This was a disheartening requirement to come across as writers of faith. While we respect other literary journals' choice to make this request, we wanted to create a space which celebrates faith in fiction and art. We believe that being religious can come in many shades and flavours, and what might look spiritual to one might seem mundane to another. That's not for us to say, we simply want to experience the journey with you. So bring us your quiet moments and chilling revelations, your wild adventures and soothing lullabies. Bring everything that makes your art Overtly You.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom

Established in 2022

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 2 x per year

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

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...
Religion/Spirituality: General, Spirituality, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 3,500 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 3,500 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Religion/Spirituality: General, Spirituality, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are 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; 2 - 4 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Religion/Spirituality: General, Spirituality, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Religion/Spirituality: General, Spirituality, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026