X-R-A-Y Micro - up to 300 words

GENERAL GUIDELINES 

  • We want prose only. No poetry, please.  
  • Wait until you hear from us before you submit again.
  • You may submit your work elsewhere, no problem.
  • We shoot for a response time of 1-8 weeks.
  • We're kind about it, but genre fiction might find a better home elsewhere.
  • We'd love for you to look around before submitting. Have at it.

 

GRITTY BITS 'N' BOBS 

  • By submitting to us, if accepted, you grant us first electronic rights and non-exclusive archival rights.
  • All submissions remain the intellectual property of the artist. Rights revert to author upon publication.
  • We'd love if you'd credit us if your work first appeared here.
  • Work previously published in print only welcome if in no violation of original rights.
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  • Exposure to the website carries a small risk of radiation poisoning. We suggest wearing a lead apron while submitting. 

 

MICRO FICTION

Your editor: Jennifer Greidus

  • Submit one to three pieces—each no more than 300 words—in one document, please.
  • Micros can be fiction, nonfiction, and beyond. ("I don't know what that means.")
  • Only Jennifer reads Micro submission. ("I like subtle writing that might disturb your dad.")
  • Wait until you hear from us before you submit again.
  • You may simultaneously submit your work elsewhere, no problem.
  • Jennifer shoots for a response time of 1-4 weeks.
  • We'd love for you to look around before submitting. Have at it.

 


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