The Big Table This project is believed to be defunct. (April 2012) About The Big Table is a sucker for tight writing that wallows in raw language. Have a gritty story that needs to be told? We love magical realism. We also adore all things Michigan. Have something set in Michigan that oozes magical realism? Send that now. Experimental language and form are encouraged. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:UnknownGenres: General Subgenre: Magic RealismLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Experimental, Literary.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Believed Defunct Poetry should be of the shorter variety, with stunning images that will stay with us for days.Audience:UnknownGenres: General Subgenre: Magic RealismLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Short poetry.Styles:Experimental, Literary.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update The Big Table 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only