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Solarpunk Magazine 28

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About

The time for solarpunk has come, and the mission of this magazine is to become one of many important catalysts for an important and necessary revolution within both the literary world and our larger culture. The genre has been around since the early 2000s, but the current state of global affairs in the 2020s—from dismally apocalyptic climate reports to the global rise of authoritarianism, right wing extremism, xenophobia, male chauvinism, and white supremacy—means solarpunk has never been more vital to the evolution of not only human culture and society, but of all species and the entire planet. Of course stories about dystopias are fun, exciting, and suspenseful. We enjoy reading, listening to, and watching them immensely. However, the time has never been more urgent for an explosion of utopian stories to light a path forward out of the darkness into which humanity has dug itself. We need more fiction and poetry about amazing technological advancements of the future that work in harmony with nature. We need stories about sustainable communities that thrive on cooperation and mutual aid rather than competition and profit. We need to build utopias with pen and page where capitalism and it’s social ills such as white supremacy, patriarchy, and massive wealth disparity are things of the past. In short, we need more literature that envisions a better future. With that in mind Solarpunk Magazine will publish short stories and poetry that tell stories of such utopian endeavors, as well as nonfiction that explores various real world, contemporary topics and their intersection with the solarpunk movement.

Important: Demographic restrictions may vary. Check current call for details.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2021

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency.

Fiction Temp Closed

Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 July 2024 12:00 AM PDT (in 42 days) through 14 July 2024. 1

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralSubgenres: Magic Realism, Slipstream, Urban.
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Lengths:
Short Story Short Story1,500 - 7,500 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Nature/Environment (Environmental issues, See guidelines), Society/Culture (Social issues, See guidelines), Technology, Other (May vary, See guidelines).

Payment:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Moksha submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Interview Interview1,000 - 2,000 words.
Article Article1,000 - 2,000 words.
Essay Essay1,000 - 2,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Society/Culture (Social issues, See guidelines), Technology (General, See guidelines), Other (May vary, See guidelines).

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Moksha submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Poetry Temp Closed

Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 July 2024 12:00 AM PDT (in 42 days) through 14 July 2024. 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralSubgenres: Magic Realism, Slipstream, Urban.
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Lengths:
Poem PoemNo line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Nature/Environment (Environmental issues, See guidelines), Society/Culture (Social issues, See guidelines), Technology, Other (May vary, See guidelines).

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Moksha submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Visual Art Temp Closed

Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 July 2024 12:00 AM PDT (in 42 days) through 14 July 2024. 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Artwork ArtworkUnknown number of pieces.
Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Fantastical, Science fiction art.

Topics:

Nature/Environment (Environmental issues, See guidelines), Society/Culture (Social issues, See guidelines), Technology (General, See guidelines), Other (May vary, See guidelines).

Payment:

Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Moksha 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.

Solarpunk Magazine Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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.
AccuracyWe have received 38 reports from 33 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported1 min | 52.7 mean avg | 52.5 median | 103 max days (26.3 std dev)
Responses92.10 %
Acceptances2.63 % of submissions accepted (78.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 3.03 % 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.
Rejections89.47 % (53.0 avg. days per rejection) | 5.9 % personal, 70.6 % form, 23.5 % unspecified
Non-Responses7.89 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded2.63 % (103.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded)
Withdrawals5.26 % (8.5 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending3 responses are pending (35 min | 39.0 mean avg | 37.0 median | 45 max days waiting | 5.3 std dev) from 3 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 60 days. (29.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 days.)
Do not query on the status of your submission before 60 days have passed.
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 08 May 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 04 Apr 2024.

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Dates

Last Updated: 02 May 2024
Last Audited: 28 Apr 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 11 Oct 2021

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