The Missing Slate See other projects related to this listing. About The Missing Slate is an entity on its own. It stands about a little higher than any geographical boundary, and can be found listening when you need to be heard. It transcends editors and contributors. Every time a piece of art or writing makes it way to TMS, as if a wisp of a longing, it joins together to amplify the many voices of the world. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to women and those who are part of a marginalized community. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2010 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Missing Slate's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 20 February 2027* (approx. 157 days from now) through 20 April 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, All ethnic groups/populations, Females, All religions, All sexual identities.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: No specific word count limits known (our definition: up to 1000 words); Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words); Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Society/Culture. Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Audio. Text. Video. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 20 February 2027* (approx. 157 days from now) through 20 April 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, All ethnic groups/populations, Females, All religions, All sexual identities.Lengths: Essay: No specific word count limits known; Up to 3 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: No specific word count limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Society/Culture: Social issues. Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Audio. Text. Video. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 20 February 2027* (approx. 157 days from now) through 20 April 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, All ethnic groups/populations, Females, All religions, All sexual identities.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Society/Culture. Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Audio. Text. Video. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 20 February 2027* (approx. 157 days from now) through 20 April 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, All ethnic groups/populations, Females, All religions.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 3 pieces. Photo Essay: Up to 8 photos.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Digital art. Illustration. Painting. Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Society/Culture. Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Image. 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @themissingslateX (Twitter) @themissingslate For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Missing Slate 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 4 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 73 min | 79.8 mean avg | 82.0 median | 82 max days (4.5 std dev) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 30 days. (100.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 30 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 30 days have passed. Most recent response reported was received on 11 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 20 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:44 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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 ProjectsNew Voices Fiction Writing Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. 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