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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.

Fiction Open Fee-based
Rolling Submissions:

Next cutoff date is 30 June 2025 11:59 PM UTC (in 40 days). 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General.

Lengths:
Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words.
Short Story1,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette7,500 - 15,000 words.
Novella15,000 - 40,000 words.
Novel40,000 - 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.

Nonfiction Open Fee-based
Rolling Submissions:

Next cutoff date is 30 June 2025 11:59 PM UTC (in 40 days). 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Review350 - 1,500 words.
Narrative NonfictionUp 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.

Poetry Open Fee-based
Rolling Submissions:

Next cutoff date is 30 June 2025 11:59 PM UTC (in 40 days). 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General.

Lengths:
PoemNo 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.

Visual Art Open Fee-based
Rolling Submissions:

Next cutoff date is 30 June 2025 11:59 PM UTC (in 40 days). 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
ArtworkUp 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.

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.
AccuracyWe have received 60 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 Reported4 min | 29.3 mean avg | 33.0 median | 50 max days (34.7 std dev)
Responses96.67 %
Acceptances0.00 % 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.
Rejections96.67 % (28.8 avg. days per rejection) | 3.5 % personal, 89.7 % form, 6.9 % unspecified
Non-Responses3.33 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded-
Withdrawals3.33 % (22.0 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending8 responses are pending (0 min | 29.6 mean avg | 15.0 median | 118 max days waiting | 149.6 std dev) from 8 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 01 May 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 Apr 2025.

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Geminga Contest for Tiny Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, or Art Charges fees for all submissions
Goldilocks Zone Contest for Authors and Artists Charges fees for all submissions
A Single Word Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions
Sunspot Lit Culmination Prize for a Prose, Poem, or Art Ending Charges fees for all submissions
Sunspot Lit Inception Contest Charges fees for all submissions
Sunspot Lit Rigel Contest Charges fees for all submissions
Sunspot Lit Solar Flare Contest Charges fees for all submissions

Dates

Last Updated: 16 May 2025
Last Audited: 09 Apr 2025. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 14 Aug 2019

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