Sunspot Literary Journal

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Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Formats: 
Online, Digital, Video
Reading Periods: 
Jan 1 to Mar 31
Apr 1 to Jun 30
Jul 1 to Sep 30
Oct 1 to Dec 15
Response Time: 
Less than 3 months
Charges Reading Fee: 
Yes
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions: 
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: 
Yes
Number of Debut Authors per Issue: 
20
Payment: 
Cash
Issues per Year: 
2
Circulation: 
Less than 1,000

Editorial Focus

Since launching in January of 2019, Sunspot Literary Journal has amplified diverse multinational voices. Boundaries that exclude meaningful and important works have been broken by accepting extremely long-form pieces, a rarity in publishing today. No limits on genre, category or theme; the journal has published meaningful children’s stories, interviews, science fiction, mixed-genre works, and more.

Tips From the Editor

Micro fiction, flash fiction, poetry, short stories, plays, scripts, literary works and well-written genre pieces up to novella length are welcome. We also accept graphic novels and art. 

Sunspot offers a Fast Flux option for a slightly higher fee.  

Sunspot offers a grant to authors/artists every year. The initiative begins in 2027, with a minimum of $400 US on offer. Over time, the grant will grow to include second cash grants so that more creatives can be helped. The grant is open to nearly all categories of work and for every level, including individuals who have not yet published or had their works exhibited.  

Contact Information

Laine Cunningham, Senior Editor
Durham
NC
27712
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Last updated: Oct 31, 2026

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