Refractions / IOLit Online A project of io Literary Journal (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (February 2025) About Submissions to our online publication, Refractions, are featured on our website and are separate from submission to our print volumes. Online submissions have the added capability of being visually and technologically dynamic, so get creative! Refractions calls are generally centered on a theme. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2018 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per year Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.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. Collapse section Nonfiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Article: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Essay: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Experimental, Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Film/Television: Theory/Analysis/Criticism. Literature/Books: General, Theory/Analysis/Criticism. Other: May vary.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. Video. Collapse section Poetry Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.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. Collapse section Visual Art Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 3 pieces. Graphic Narrative: Up to 4 pages; Up to 3 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Cartoon/Comic strip. Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles, including: Experimental.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.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. 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 Refractions / IOLit Online 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 related projects Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 10 days. (100.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 10 days.) The most common submission tip paid: USD $7.00. (100.0 % reported giving a tip.) Date compiled: 08 Oct 2026 01:32 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related Projectsio Literary Journal DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsio Literary Journal Creative Nonfiction & Essays Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. 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