Sundog Lit 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 Sundog Lit is committed to publishing pieces that engage with tension, introspection, empathy, considered positionality, thoughtful form play, emotional courage, and musicality.Sundog Lit is equally committed to uplifting voices from all corners in hopes of breaking down ideas of who is widely read and rebelling against normative power structures that stifle expression.We are honored to be a platform for artists to showcase their life-giving work, and we care deeply about participating in a loving, ethical, and intersectional literary community. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. Look for the fees icon. The fee is USD $3 (average for magazines that charge). Submission Caps: They may close to free submissions if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2012 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Sundog Lit's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ChallengingSundog Lit's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. ResponsiveSundog Lit's overall rate of non-response is within a normal range for magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to fee-based submissions from 01 October 2026* (approx. 15 days from now) through 01 December 2026.2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 750 words; Up to 3 pieces. Flash Fiction: 750 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 3,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.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 to Professional payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to fee-based submissions from 01 October 2026* (approx. 15 days from now) through 01 December 2026.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Essay: 1,000 - 4,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: 1,000 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir.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 to Professional payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to fee-based submissions from 01 October 2026* (approx. 15 days from now) through 01 December 2026.5Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Formal verse, Hybrid form, Prose poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 6 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Professional payment. Details: USD $50.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:Instagram @sundoglitX (Twitter) @SundogLit For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Sundog 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 Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 104 reports from 94 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 5 min | 115.5 mean avg | 119.0 median | 280 max days (390.9 std dev) Responses 84.61 % Acceptances: 1.92 % of submissions accepted (103.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.13 % 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: 82.69 % (120.1 avg. days per rejection) | 16.3 % personal, 67.4 % form, 16.3 % unspecified | 1.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 1.92 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 1.92 % (231.5 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 13.46 % (65.8 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 7 responses are pending (166 min | 186.8 mean avg | 183.5 median | 214 max days waiting | 1,496.0 std dev) from 7 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 fee paid: USD $2.00. (56.9 % of reports specified whether they paid a fee; of those, 93.6 % paid fees.) 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 01 May 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:21 UTC (24 minutes 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! Related ProjectsSundog Lit Blog CLOSED 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. 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