We accept submissions from teenagers 13-19 year-round. See below for specifics, but in general it's hard to tell what we'll fall in love with. Don't self-reject, just send it! We accept submissions exclusively through our Duosuma page.
Just send us your best writing and art.
Cover Art and Unthemed Submissions never close, but look out for the following deadlines:
Migration Submissions closed February 7th, 2025
Our Submissions are Open!
Unthemed and Cover Art are OPEN year-round.
What do I write for "Unthemed"?
If you're really lost, here's some things we'd like to see:
- Sci-fi
- Nonfiction/memoirs
- Poems about the tiny things
- How that one spot on the wall looks a lot like your childhood pet
- Labubus
Do NOT send:
- Smut
- Fan fiction or other derivative works
- AI-generated works
- Anything that would earn a rating of R or Mature. Use your discretion. When in doubt, submit.
- Illegal confessions
- Erotica
- Unfinished pieces
- Previously published pieces (including self-published pieces)
- Anything over 5,000 words
Piece Limit Guidelines
- If you wish to submit multiple pieces, you must submit them separately. Only one piece is allowed per submission, but you can submit as many times as you like.
- If your pieces are part of a collection, you still need to submit the pieces separately, but you may indicate they are part of a collection
Important Art Notice
- Our page sizes are 6x9 inches for one page, and 12x9 for a full spread.
To Submit Artwork for the Cover, Click Here
Upcoming Deadlines
February 7th, 2025 - Migration Submissions CLOSE!
We're currently brainstorming our upcoming theme.
Helpful Resources
Are you a new writer or new to submitting to lit mags? We have guides covering several helpful topics.