Soft Union

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We hold literature as artifact, whose meaning is influenced by its design and materials. Think of the first time you held holy writ. The coolness of the black leather, the solid, sheening block of pages, the way the whole thing moved in your grip like a fish. It was scripture before you opened it.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2022

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 52 x per year

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Statistics Synopsis

Faster: Soft Union's overall average response time is faster than most magazines.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Pitch first.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Interview: No specific word count limits known.
Review: No specific word count limits known.
Essay: Up to 2,500 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 2,500 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 10 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Soft Union Submission Statistics

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Accuracy

We have received 6 reports from 6 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

9 min | 44.5 mean avg | 25.5 median | 118 max days (43.7 std dev)

Pending

1 response is pending (90 days waiting).

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 22 May 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 17 Apr 2026.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 03:50 UTC (5 hours, 54 minutes ago).

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Last Updated: 27 Aug 2026

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