The Shallot Journal of Mental Health, Art, and Literature A project of The Layered Onion Studio About The Layered Onion (TLO) proudly publishes The Shallot: Journal of Mental Health, Art, and Literature twice a year in partnership with the Dane County Food Collective (DCFC), supported by REAP Food Group and a grant from Dane Arts. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2022 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower The Shallot's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ChallengingThe Shallot's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveThe Shallot's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People living with mental health conditions, Specific group.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Health/Medicine: Mental health, See guidelines. Other: May vary, See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $15 OR a copy.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People living with mental health conditions, Specific group.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Health/Medicine: Mental health, See guidelines. Other: May vary, See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $15 OR a copy.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People living with mental health conditions, Specific group.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 2 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Health/Medicine: Mental health, See guidelines. Other: May vary, See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Provides free copy/copies Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $15 OR a copy.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People living with mental health conditions, Specific group.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 2 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Health/Medicine: Mental health, See guidelines. Other: May vary, See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment to Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Provides free copy/copies Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $15 OR a copy.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @thelayeredonion Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope The Shallot 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 66 reports from 62 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 30 min | 104.3 mean avg | 102.0 median | 126 max days (14.8 std dev) Responses 93.94 % Acceptances: 3.03 % of submissions accepted (95.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 3.23 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 90.91 % (105.4 avg. days per rejection) | 20.0 % personal, 80.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 6.06 % (82.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 10 responses are pending (187 min | 214.5 mean avg | 212.5 median | 238 max days waiting | 19.0 std dev) from 10 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission tip paid: USD $5.00. (24.2 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 29 Apr 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 25 Jan 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 02:10 UTC (7 hours, 52 minutes 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! 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. 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