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Literary Magazine

Autofocus

www.autofocuslit.com

Hybrid

Nonfiction

Poetry

Fiction

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We’re seeking personal essay, memoir, confessional poetry, curated journal/diary, curated letters/e-mail, hybrid explorations of the self, and any writing that makes art from your life.

Highlights

  • Vibe:Send us your best but less intimidating
  • Response time:
    60 days after submission*
    Editor reported data
     / 
    44 days*
    Chill Subs tracker stats
  • Acceptance rate:
    ?*
    Editor reported data
     / 
    1.14%*
    Chill Subs tracker stats

Publication

  • Accepts simultaneous submissions

    What's that?

    When you can submit your work to multiple magazines at the same time

  • Accepts previously published

    What's that?

    When the magazine wants to publish your previously published work. Requirements vary

  • Nominates for prizes

  • Active on social media

  • Available in print

  • Provides contributor copies

  • Has examples online

  • Offers expedited response

  • Runs themed calls

How to submit

  • Processs

    Submittable

  • Cover letter

    This magazine does not list any details on their website for this section.

  • Eligibility

    No specific eligibility requirements

  • Formatting

    This magazine does not list any details on their website for this section.

  • Author's rights

    This magazine does not list any details on their website for this section.

  • Additional info

    Fast response

Tracker statistics

105

Total submissions tracked

44 days

Average response time

1.14%

Average acceptance rate

1 days

Fastest response time

114 days

Slowest response time

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About

Autofocus is our online journal dedicated to artful autobiographical writing. It was founded in the fall of 2020. In September 2023, we will transition to publishing three issues a year: fall (September), themed (January), and summer (May). We will continue to publish weekly, as usual, through June/...

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Country

US

Masthead

    Editor Michael Wheaton avatar

    Michael Wheaton

    Editor-in-Chief

    Editor Sheila Mulrooney avatar

    Sheila Mulrooney

    Managing Editor

    Editor Brian Salmons avatar

    Brian Salmons

    Interviews and Reviews Editor

    Editor T.L. States avatar

    T.L. States

    Interviews and Reviews Editor