The Dirty Napkin Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About The Dirty Napkin is an online literary journal that was created in August 2007. It seeks to publish the best Poetry, Fiction, and Letters in four issues a year. What are the best poems, fiction, and letters, you ask? Well, thankfully we have a rather wide submission base and so we get to approach this question fresh with every issue. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Audio Publication Audio PublicationPublished 4 x per yearElectronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year Collapse section Fiction Closed Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.Styles: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 Closed Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Short poetry.Styles: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. Their website was not functioning on our last visit.Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Subscribe The Dirty Napkin 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