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:
Phantoms and Figments Submissions are closed as of 09/14/25
Meltdowns Submissions open 9/15/25 and close [TBD]
Our Submissions are Open!
New theme: Meltdowns
What do I write for "Meltdowns"?
If you're really lost, here's some things we'd like to see:
- Nuclear disasters
- Emotional breakdowns
- A snowman meeting their unfortunate end
- An institution breaking down
Things we don't want to see:
- Smut
- Fan fiction or other derivative works
- The snowman making it out alive
- Anything that would earn a rating of R or Mature. Use your discretion. When in doubt, submit.
- Illegal confessions
- A normal day in Dr. Evil McGee's Nuclear Fission Lab
- Erotica
- Unfinished pieces
- Previously published pieces (including self-published pieces)
- Anything over 5,000 words
To Submit Artwork for the Cover, Click Here
Upcoming Deadlines
09/14/25 - Phantoms and Figments Submissions CLOSE!
[TBD] - Meltdowns Submissions CLOSE!
Helpful Resources
Are you a new writer or new to submitting to lit mags? We have a guides covering several helpful topics.