Sunspot Literary Journal See other projects related to this listing. About Sunspot Literary Journal was founded to cut through the blinding flashes. The publications present writing that is meaningful. Writing created by individuals who might not have a large social media following, but who still have something important to say.Here at Sunspot, we believe in the power of the written word. Fiction, nonfiction, poetry and art can speak truth to power with the power inherent in all human beings. Our mission is to amplify every voice. 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 range is USD $5 to $14 (above average for magazines that charge). Important: They may accept different lengths at different times; as always, check their current guidelines before submitting. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2019 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterSunspot Literary Journal's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ChallengingSunspot Literary Journal's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveSunspot Literary Journal's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words. Novella: 15,000 - 40,000 words. Novel: 40,000 - 49,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: 350 - 1,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 49,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Memoir. Travel.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of 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:Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Fee-based Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 2 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Duosuma submission manager. 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. Go to publication's website Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:LinkedIn LinkedInX (Twitter) @AuthorLaine Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Sunspot Literary Journal 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 73 reports from 58 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 2 min | 26.1 mean avg | 29.0 median | 246 max days (28.9 std dev) Responses 93.15 % Acceptances: 4.11 % of submissions accepted (83.7 avg. days per acceptance) | 5.17 % 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: 89.04 % (28.0 avg. days per rejection) | 15.4 % personal, 83.1 % form, 1.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 6.85 % (8.8 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 11 responses are pending (1 min | 11.1 mean avg | 12.0 median | 22 max days waiting | 333.0 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 editors will try to make a decision within 180 days. (1.4 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 180 days.) The most common submission fee paid: USD $5.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 14 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 09 Sep 2026 13:01 UTC (2 hours, 26 minutes ago). 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