The Sunlight Press See other projects related to this listing. About The Sunlight Press is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, digital literary journal that provides a home to new and established voices. We welcome creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, book and film reviews, photography, and reflections by artists on their craft.We want to hear the ways people turn toward light and hope, whether it is through the arts, culture, spirituality, or humor, and also how they respond to darkness and navigate unknown spaces. Epiphanies are born from the ordinary and the extraordinary; whether it’s a reflection unfolding during a morning walk, after the loss of a loved one, or in the middle of unexpected laughter, we want to know about these moments. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished on a rolling basis AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Sunlight Press's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ApproachableThe Sunlight Press's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. Less ResponsiveThe Sunlight Press's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: 750 - 1,000 words. Article: Up to 1,000 words. Essay: 750 - 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Writing.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.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.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $35 for the first poem, and $10 for each additional one acccepted.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 3 pieces.Art Media: Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20 per photo.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @thesunlightpress.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @thesunlightpressX (Twitter) @Sunlight_Press Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Sunlight Press 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 outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 35 reports from 32 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 76.7 mean avg | 54.0 median | 250 max days (63.4 std dev) Responses 77.14 % Acceptances: 17.14 % of submissions accepted (88.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 18.75 % 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. Rejections: 60.00 % (70.1 avg. days per rejection) | 28.6 % personal, 61.9 % form, 9.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 5.71 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 5.71 % (235.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 17.14 % (54.7 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 12 responses are pending (2 min | 32.2 mean avg | 51.0 median | 56 max days waiting | 363.4 std dev) from 11 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 120 days. (28.6 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 120 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 120 days have passed. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 06 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 20 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 08:50 UTC (25 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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 Sunlight Press Creative Nonfiction Contest DNQSunlight Press Flash Fiction ContestSunlight Press Photography Contest DNQ 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. 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