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Five South [1]

Basic Information
State: 
California
Website: 
https://fivesouth.net [2]
Country: 
United States
Submission Guidelines: 
https://fivesouth.net/submission-guidelines [3]
City: 
Los Angeles
Contact Information
Kristen
Simental
Founder, Editor in Chief
Contact E-mail: 
editor@fivesouth.net [4]
Details
Formats: 
Online
Payment: 
No payment
Genres Published: 
Poetry
Fiction
Creative Nonfiction
Translation
Charges Reading Fee: 
Yes
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions: 
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: 
Yes
Reading Periods: 
Jan 1 to Jan 31
Feb 1 to Feb 28
Apr 1 to Apr 30
Jun 1 to Jun 30
Jul 1 to Jul 31
Oct 1 to Oct 31
Response Time: 
3 to 6 months
$0

At Five South, the editors amplify diverse voices and narratives that challenge convention and explore the intricacies of the human experience. They seek emotionally resonant, thought-provoking, and innovative submissions, whether they push the boundaries of form or embrace traditional storytelling. They curate a collection that reflects the world’s rich cultural landscape, offering a platform for both emerging and established writers to share daring, insightful, and transformative work. Their goal is to create a space where bold ideas and unique perspectives thrive.

As you prepare your submission, remember that we’re looking for work that not only tells a story but also evokes emotion and sparks reflection. Don’t be afraid to take risks—whether through experimenting with form, delving into complex themes, or exploring unconventional perspectives. Be mindful of pacing and structure; every word should serve a purpose. Most importantly, trust your voice and the story you want to tell. Authenticity resonates with readers, and it's often the pieces that feel most personal that leave the deepest impact.

Representative Authors: 
Jose Hernandez Diaz, Francine Witte, Shaindel Beers, Alina Stefanescu, Blas Falconer
Issues per Year: 
Ongoing
Year Founded: 
2020
Percentage of Unsolicited Submissions Published: 
Greater than 50
Issue Price: 
$0
5,000 to 10,000
Subgenres: 
BIPOC Voices [5]
Commercial Fiction [6]
Creative Nonfiction [7]
Cross-genre [8]
Fiction [9]
Flash Fiction [10]
Humor [11]
LGBTQ Voices [12]
Literary Fiction [13]
Love [14]
Micro-poetry [15]
Narrative Nonfiction [16]
Poetry [17]
Pop Culture [18]
Prose Poetry [19]
Short Fiction [20]
Speculative Fiction [21]
Speculative Poetry [22]
Translation [23]
Young Adult [24]

Source URL:https://www.pw.org/literary_magazines/five_south

Links
[1] https://www.pw.org/literary_magazines/five_south [2] https://fivesouth.net [3] https://fivesouth.net/submission-guidelines [4] mailto:editor@fivesouth.net [5] https://www.pw.org/category/themes/bipoc-voices [6] https://www.pw.org/category/themes/commercial_fiction [7] https://www.pw.org/category/subgenres/17192 [8] https://www.pw.org/category/themes/crossgenre [9] https://www.pw.org/category/themes/fiction [10] https://www.pw.org/category/themes/flash_fiction [11] https://www.pw.org/category/themes/humor [12] https://www.pw.org/category/themes/glbt [13] https://www.pw.org/category/themes/literary_fiction [14] https://www.pw.org/category/themes/love [15] https://www.pw.org/category/themes/micropoetry [16] https://www.pw.org/category/themes/narrative_nonfiction [17] https://www.pw.org/category/themes/poetry [18] https://www.pw.org/category/themes/pop_culture [19] https://www.pw.org/category/themes/prose_poetry [20] https://www.pw.org/category/subgenres/short-fiction [21] https://www.pw.org/category/subgenres/speculative-fiction [22] https://www.pw.org/category/subgenres/speculative-poetry [23] https://www.pw.org/category/themes/translation [24] https://www.pw.org/category/themes/young-adult