The Last Line Literary Journal A project of Blue Cubicle Press (see other related projects). About Over the years, we've found that ending a story is almost as hard as starting one. All too often we receive wonderful tales that have one more sentence or paragraph than needed, and we've kicked around the idea of doing an issue of The First Line where we flip the script and give you the last line.But why just one issue? Why not a whole new journal? Well, your wish is our command. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Fiction Open Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 01 October 2026* (approx. 22 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: 300 - 1,000 words; Unknown number of pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Theme:Last line: It was after midnight when we finally made it home (01 Oct 2026*)5Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $20-$40.Submissions:Methods: Email. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial Platforms:None known For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Last Line Literary Journal 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy: We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 1 response is pending (359 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe First LineOvertimeWorkers Write! Literary Journal 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: 18 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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