Toyon Literary Magazine

About

Toyon is a multilingual journal of literature and art that is edited and produced by Humboldt State University students. While Toyon receives submissions from all over the planet, it is also a journal of North Coast writing and art, and particularly welcomes new voices in many languages.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 1954

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: Published 1 x per year

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Collapse section Fiction Open

Rolling Submissions:

Next cutoff date is 30 September 2026* (approx. 15 days from now).

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.
Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Nature/Environment: Environmental issues, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: General, See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $100 awards selected from the general submission pool.

Submissions:

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

Collapse section Nonfiction Open

Rolling Submissions:

Next cutoff date is 30 September 2026* (approx. 15 days from now).

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 5,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism.
Nature/Environment: Environmental issues, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: General, See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

Submissions:

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

Collapse section Poetry Open

Rolling Submissions:

Next cutoff date is 30 September 2026* (approx. 15 days from now).

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...
Nature/Environment: Environmental issues, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: General, See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Provides free copy/copies Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $100 awards selected from the general submission pool.

Submissions:

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

Collapse section Visual Art Open

Rolling Submissions:

Next cutoff date is 30 September 2026* (approx. 15 days from now).

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Artwork: Up to 5 pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media, including...
Drawing.
Illustration.
Photography.
Black & white photography.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Nature/Environment: General, Nature.
Society/Culture.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Provides free copy/copies Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $100 awards selected from the general submission pool.

Submissions:

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

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Last Updated: 12 Jul 2026

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