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iō Literary Journal aims to embrace all forms of creative writing and artistic expression, even those works that expand the genre beyond the conventional interpretations. In doing this, we hope to showcase the spectrum of experience of all people, especially those in underrepresented groups whose voices are silenced in mainstream culture.
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How to submit
Annual print volume
We are interested in diverse works that speak to your individual experience, narrative, and culture. We especially welcome contributors whose work exceeds the boundaries of traditional literary journals and aims to showcase underrepresented voices and issues.
All submissions must be received on Submittable. We do not accept submissions via email. General Submission Guidelines:
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DeadlineSubmissions to our print volume are currently closed.
We are proud to be a journal that pays! Accepted print contributors receive $20 per published piece. |
We accept the following genres:
Poetry |
Submit up to three poems per submission.
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Fiction, Nonfiction & Essays |
Submit up to one piece per submission.
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Flash Fiction/Nonfiction & Microfiction/Nonfiction |
Submit up to three pieces per submission.
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Visual Art |
Submit up to two pieces per submission.
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Refractions, an online publication
Submission to our online publication, Refractions, are featured on our website and are separate from submission to our annual printed volume. Online submissions have the added capability of being visually and technologically dynamic, so get creative! Refractions calls are generally centered on a theme.
All submissions must be received on Submittable. We do not accept submissions via email. General Submission Guidelines:
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DeadlineSubmissions to our online publication are currently closed.
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We accept the following genres:
Submit up to three pieces total for any theme.
Poetry & Prose |
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Art & Multimedia |
Art submissions may be an individual part of a continuing series (e.g., a weekly comic panel, 3-part video essay, etc.). Inform us of this intent. At your discretion, such submissions may be submitted in full and published gradually.
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Experimental |
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Note: We do not accept print and online submissions at the same time. When print submissions are open, online submissions are closed, and vice versa.
Find us on Submittable for upcoming calls.
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Your rights |
iō Literary Journal acquires First Serial Rights for accepted work(s) for print and online publications. Upon acceptance(s) of publication, iō Literary Journal retains the right to be the sole publisher of the work(s) for the first year from the initial date of publication. Thereafter, contributors may republish their work(s), with iō Literary Journal credited as the initial publisher.
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The contributor confirms that the work(s) submitted for print and online is/are their own, the contributor owns the copyright(s), the work(s) are not in violation or infringement of any existing copyright(s) or license(s), and the work(s) submitted have not been previously published elsewhere.
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Read our full statement of author's rights
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Have a question about the submission process? Let us know!
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