Lucent Dreaming Press A project of Lucent Dreaming Magazine (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to UK residents. Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2021 Publication Media Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed We are especially looking for novel submissions from writers who are under-represented in UK publishing. We enjoy beautifully written fiction that is readable, especially writing that embraces and explores inner-lives, identity and society (our own or otherwise). We like fiction with characters we can root for and care about, and longer fiction where we see character development. You may submit whatever you want, but certain themes and plot types stand a significantly smaller chance. You may, however, take this as a challenge to write one of them exceedingly well and convince us!Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novel: 40,000 - 80,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + >= 15% royalties Semi-pro advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Details: GBP £500, 10% royalties.Submissions:Method: Moksha submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: No page limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + < 15% royalties Semi-pro advance. < 15% royalties. Details: GBP £150; 10% royalties.Submissions:Method: Moksha submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @lucentdreamingX (Twitter) @lucentdreaming Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Shop their Store Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Lucent Dreaming Press 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsFor a Friend Anthology CLOSEDLucent Dreaming Flash Fiction Contest BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsLucent Dreaming MagazineLucent Dreaming Novella Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsLucent Dreaming Poetry Contest BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsLucent Dreaming Short Story 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.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 23 Apr 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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