Versal Literary & Arts Journal A project of Versal Editions (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (October 2019). We provide the following information as an archive. About Versal is a literary & arts journal based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Each year, we bring together works from our local community with works from an open call that reaches beyond our literal and figurative geography. Country of Publication & Year Established Netherlands Established in 2002 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished biennially (every other year) Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, All sexual identities, People with disabilities.Genres: General Subgenre: Cross-GenreLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Unknown number of pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 3,500 words; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, All sexual identities, People with disabilities.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 3,500 words; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, All sexual identities, People with disabilities.Genres: General Subgenre: Cross-GenreLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry, Free verse, Hybrid form, Long poetry, Lyric poetry, Prose poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, All sexual identities, People with disabilities.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 5 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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: Correction/Update Versal Literary & Arts Journal 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAmsterdam Open Book Prize BELIEVED DEFUNCT 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. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only