serious-lit A project of serious-lit press Fledgling Listing: This project is new and has been listed with us for less than six months. About serious-lit is a newly established lit mag that's looking to publish some of the rawest, strangest, and most heartbreaking literature out there. If you've got a great story that you've just been dying to submit to a prestigious mag... then you better send it there. This rag is not for polished work. It is for serious work that's here to tell the truth. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: No specific word count limits known (our definition: up to 1000 words). Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.Lengths: Essay: No specific word count limits known. Narrative Nonfiction: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. 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:Bluesky @seriouslitmag.bsky.socialInstagram @seriouslitmagX (Twitter) @seriouslitmag Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope serious-lit 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 Accuracy We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 03 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 03 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 04 Sep 2026 20:47 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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! 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: 03 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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