The Lunar Journal

About

Founded in 2022, The Lunar Journal is an international literary magazine that publishes poetry, prose, and art. We aim to facilitate creativity and expression among emerging writers across the world. Our submissions are open to people of all ages and backgrounds, and we particularly strive to uplift BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, trans folks, and other underrepresented voices in our mission to share a diverse community of stories with others. We are looking for work that explores the liminal spaces between sun and storm, the forbidden paths that few dare to venture. In our mission to highlight pieces that embody the moon and stars, we aspire to publish stories that pull us together despite how far we may seem.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2022

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown publication frequency

AI Policy

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 2,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 2,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Artwork: Up to 3 pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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Dates

Last Updated: 14 Aug 2026

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