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. The fee range is USD $5 to $14. 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 3 x per year Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: 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 to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: USD $10 Editor's Prize for digital edition; $35 Editor's Prize for print edition.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 to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: USD $10 Editor's Prize for digital edition; $35 Editor's Prize for print edition.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: General.Lengths: 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 to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $10 Editor's Prize for digital edition; $35 Editor's Prize for print edition.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 to Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20 for art used for digital or print cover.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 For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Sunspot Literary Journal 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. Accuracy: We have received 57 reports from 52 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 1 min | 28.4 mean avg | 33.0 median | 50 max days (35.6 std dev) Responses 94.74 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 94.74 % (28.2 avg. days per rejection) | 3.7 % personal, 92.6 % form, 3.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 5.26 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: 5.26 % (15.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 13 responses are pending (6 min | 29.5 mean avg | 20.5 median | 166 max days waiting | 148.4 std dev) from 13 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 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 24 Jun 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 12 Jun 2025. 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 ProjectsGeminga Contest for Tiny Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, or Art Charges fees for all submissionsGoldilocks Zone Contest for Authors and Artists Charges fees for all submissionsA Single Word Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsSunspot Lit Culmination Prize for a Prose, Poem, or Art Ending Charges fees for all submissionsSunspot Lit Inception Contest Charges fees for all submissionsSunspot Lit Rigel Contest Charges fees for all submissionsSunspot Lit Solar Flare Contest Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. 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