Wrong Turn Lit About Wrong Turn Lit. is a biweekly literary journal that aims to encourage and publish risky fiction and nonfiction. Mission: To publish based on quality of story and language above all else, no matter how “wrong” someone (anyone) may feel about that. So, become a Wrong Turner. Go ahead, we won’t tell anyone. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2022 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 12 x per year Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Lyric poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Submittable submission manager. 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. Go to publication's website Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial Platforms:None known For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Wrong Turn Lit Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 91 reports from 85 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 | 69.1 mean avg | 59.0 median | 261 max days (83.2 std dev) Responses 82.42 % Acceptances: 3.30 % of submissions accepted (193.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 3.53 % 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: 79.12 % (71.6 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 93.1 % form, 6.9 % unspecified Non-Responses 17.59 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 3.30 % (100.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals: 14.29 % (26.8 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 17 responses are pending (0 min | 3.4 mean avg | 3.5 median | 6 max days waiting | 99.2 std dev) from 17 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 60 days. (48.4 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 days.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 27 May 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 Feb 2025. 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! 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: 02 Jul 2025Last Audited: 23 Apr 2025 Date Added: 30 Nov 2022We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.