Under the Sun See other projects related to this listing. About Under the Sun is an online national literary journal exclusively dedicated to the publication of creative non-fiction. We feature writers from all over the globe and offer the best, affordable, really fine writing available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. Look for the fees icon. The fee is USD $2 (below average for magazines that charge). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1996 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterUnder the Sun's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ChallengingUnder the Sun's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveUnder the Sun's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Nonfiction Open Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 01 December 2026* (approx. 75 days from now).3Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: No specific word count limits known. Narrative Nonfiction: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Methods: Email. Submittable submission manager (fees apply). Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. 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 @underthesunliteraryjournalX (Twitter) @undersunonline For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Under the Sun 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: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 15 reports from 15 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 11 min | 26.7 mean avg | 25.0 median | 67 max days (41.8 std dev) Responses 86.67 % Acceptances: 6.67 % of submissions accepted (33.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 6.67 % 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: 80.00 % (25.2 avg. days per rejection) | 66.7 % personal, 25.0 % form, 8.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 13.33 % (32.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 3 responses are pending (6 min | 13.0 mean avg | 8.0 median | 25 max days waiting | 10.4 std dev) from 3 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $2.00. (70.0 % of reports specified whether they paid a fee; of those, 85.7 % paid fees.) Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 06 Feb 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 18 Sep 2026 02:18 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 ProjectsUnder the Sun Summer Writing Contest DNQ 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. 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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