Tendrils Journal

About

Tendrils is an art and literature journal dedicated to fostering healing and sparking conversations around trauma. We believe art is a vehicle for profound positive transformation and that true healing from trauma is a collective journey, rooted in community, empathy, and creativity.

Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to residents of the US and its territories who are 18 years old or older.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2024

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown publication frequency
Print Publication Print Publication: Unknown publication frequency

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

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Statistics Synopsis

Slower: Tendrils Journal's overall average response time is slower than most magazines.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Other: May vary, See guidelines.

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 $20.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Other: May vary, See guidelines.

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 $20.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 2 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Other: May vary, See guidelines.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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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:

Other: May vary, See guidelines.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Image.

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Tendrils Journal Submission Statistics

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Accuracy

We have received 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

47 min | 116.0 mean avg | 116.5 median | 184 max days (70.1 std dev)

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 08 May 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 Nov 2025.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:46 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.