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Twisted Vine Literary Arts Journal

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About

Twisted Vine is an eclectic journal with an interdisciplinary slant, seeking experimental and traditional works that are unique and creative. We have a particular interest in pieces that challenge or redefine expression in new and inviting ways and we are committed to publishing both emerging and established artists.

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Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Published biennially (every other year)

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Literature/Books: Writing, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry, Hybrid form.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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.
Graphic Narrative: No page limits known.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media, including...
Graphic design.
Drawing.
Cartoon/Comic strip.
Painting.
Photography.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles, including: Experimental.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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Twisted Vine Literary Arts Journal Submission Statistics

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Accuracy
We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days.
Do not query on the status of your submission before 90 days have passed.
Most recent response reported was received on 21 Apr 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Apr 2026.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:47 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 06 Sep 2026

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.

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