Solstice A Magazine of Diverse Voices See other projects related to this listing. We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About Solstice: A Magazine of Diverse Voices seeks top fiction, nonfiction, poetry, graphic lit, and photography from established writers, up-and-coming writers, and writers on the margins. We accept approximately 5% of submissions, so do read our magazine before submitting. Solstice was featured in The Best American Essays in 2018 and was a Pushcart finalist for Poetry. We also host an annual contest with cash prizes. Our mission is to reach out to diverse writers of all backgrounds, so please consider joining our inclusive community! Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $3 (average for magazines that charge). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2009 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 3 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Solstice's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. Normal AcceptanceSolstice's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for magazines. ResponsiveSolstice's overall rate of non-response is within a normal range for magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 01 June 2027* (approx. 259 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, All ethnic groups/populations, All religions.Genres: General Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 6,250 words. Novel Excerpt: Up to 6,250 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: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 01 June 2027* (approx. 259 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, All ethnic groups/populations, All religions.Lengths: Essay: Up to 5,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,500 words.Styles:Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir.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 Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 01 June 2027* (approx. 259 days from now).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, All ethnic groups/populations, All religions.Genres: General Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 4 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: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Fee-based Dates:Open to visual art submissions through 01 June 2027* (approx. 259 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, All ethnic groups/populations, All religions.Lengths: Artwork: Graphic Narrative: No page limits known.Art Media: Cartoon/Comic strip. Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @solsticelitmag Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Solstice 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 Include related projects Accuracy We have received 38 reports from 35 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 6 min | 80.2 mean avg | 65.5 median | 264 max days (64.4 std dev) Responses 89.48 % Acceptances: 10.53 % of submissions accepted (51.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 11.43 % 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: 78.95 % (82.2 avg. days per rejection) | 16.7 % personal, 70.0 % form, 13.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 2.63 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 2.63 % (264.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 7.89 % (47.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 23 responses are pending (2 min | 134.2 mean avg | 144.0 median | 179 max days waiting | 401.8 std dev) from 23 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 180 days. (10.5 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 180 days.) The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 20 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 10:02 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! 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