Variant Literature Calls For Submissions (Pay: $25)

Variant Literature welcomes submissions from writers across genres, offering a platform for creative expression and exploration. 

With a focus on poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, they provide opportunities for emerging and established writers to share their work with a wider audience. Writers are encouraged to explore the opportunities presented by Variant Literature and share their unique voices with the world.

Variant Literature is a small press and magazine committed to publishing diverse voices at all stages of their careers. They are currently accepting submissions for their Winter 2027 issue.

This article will delve into the submission guidelines, reading calendar, and payment details they offer.

 

Submission Guidelines For Variant Literature

 

General

• Submit only one piece per submission period.

• Submit through Submittable; no email submissions. 

• Compile all your works into one file for convenience.

• The editorial team at Variant Literature endeavors to provide timely responses, typically within two months.

• Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but writers must promptly notify them if their work is accepted elsewhere.

• Do not submit previously published work. 

• You might want to read this article on Tips For Making Your Writing Perfect.

 

Poetry

• There are no format restrictions for poetry submissions.

• Writers may submit up to five poems, with a total length not exceeding 10 pages.

 

Fiction

• Limit fiction submissions to no more than 15 pages in total.
• Literary Fiction: Submit one literary fiction piece of 1,200–5,500 words.
• Speculative Fiction: Submit one speculative fiction piece of 1,200–5,500 words.

• Flash Prose or Micro Series: Submit one piece of flash prose, 750–1,200 words, or a connected series of exactly three micros, 250–400 words each. (They welcome literary fiction, speculative fiction, and nonfiction in this category)

 

Nonfiction

• Nonfiction submissions should also be limited to no more than 15 pages.

• Like fiction, writers may submit up to three flash nonfiction pieces.

Payment

Variant Literature is a paying market, offering up to $25 per accepted piece.

 

Deadline: 20 November, 2026