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The Boiler Journal invites you to turn up the heat. Make it whistle with creativity 100°C +, sputter and steam. We’ll gauge the pressure.

Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions.
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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2011

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year.

Fiction Temp Closed

The Boiler seeks fiction submissions that display commonalities in the human spirit which derive from an American ideal. Whether those commonalities display loss, defeat, triumph, humor, abandonment, fortitude, etc, at the Boiler, we pride ourselves on showcasing honesty within that human spirit. We admire duality of character, conflict and unique personality. We feel what makes The Boiler unique is our dedication to publishing works that aren’t afraid to cross boundaries. It’s very difficult to shock readers these days. When we read a story, it should evoke the sensation that something has taken hold of us, that we can’t stop reading it. We ask that stories not be written for shock alone, but with the knowledge that from strangeness, humanity shines.

Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 15 November 2025* (approx. 200 days from now) through 15 December 2025. 1

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General.

Lengths:
Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words.
Short Story1,000 - 1,500 words.
Novel Excerpt1,000 - 1,500 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Nonfiction Temp Closed

Here at The Boiler, we understand that writing is hard. If it’s not, you’re doing it wrong. We’re looking for well-crafted, detailed, and honest stories that come more from the heart than the head. Stories we want to keep in our back pocket. Slices of life and surprises highly welcome.

Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 15 November 2025* (approx. 200 days from now) through 15 December 2025. 1

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Narrative NonfictionUp to 1,500 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Poetry Temp Closed

Quite simply, The Boiler is looking for great poetry. Poetry from hungry writers with something to say. Lyricism that refuses to sit still on the tongue and brood in the mind. Lines that hold both risk and precision. We want to feel.

Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 15 November 2025* (approx. 200 days from now) through 15 December 2025. 1

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General.

Lengths:
PoemNo line limits known; 3 - 5 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:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.

The Boiler 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 12 reports from 11 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported78 min | 166.0 mean avg | 222.0 median | 267 max days (68.2 std dev)
Responses91.67 %
Acceptances16.67 % of submissions accepted (239.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 18.18 % 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.
Rejections75.00 % (157.6 avg. days per rejection) | 33.3 % personal, 44.4 % form, 22.2 % unspecified
Non-Responses8.33 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded-
Withdrawals8.33 % (96.0 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending25 responses are pending (120 min | 137.6 mean avg | 153.0 median | 164 max days waiting | 407.9 std dev) from 24 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 240 days. (16.7 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 240 days.)
The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (17.2 % reported giving a tip.)
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 25 Feb 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 09 Dec 2024.

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Dates

Last Updated: 12 Apr 2025
Last Audited: 18 Feb 2025. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 06 Dec 2011

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