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Etymology Literary Journal

Literary Magazine

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“Etymology” is the study of words and how their meaning has changed over time. Our online journal expands that definition to publish pieces that reflect on how words have created change in us, evolved us, and affected change on our world.

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  • Vibe:Send us your best but less intimidating
  • Response time:
    1 month*
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  • Acceptance rate:
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  • 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

    What's that?

    Expedited submission: When the magazine offers a faster response time for an extra fee

Fiction - 5000 words max

Max words: 500

Max words: 5000

Max pieces: 1

Sub Genres: All / surprise us

We look for narratives (true or fictional) that have a strong sense of voice and are rooted in concrete images. All genres welcome. Graphic Narrative and other experimental forms are encouraged.

Nonfiction - 5000 words max

Max words: 500

Max words: 5000

Max pieces: 1

Sub Genres: All / surprise us

We look for narratives (true or fictional) that have a strong sense of voice and are rooted in concrete images. All genres welcome. Graphic Narrative and other experimental forms are encouraged.

Poetry

Max lines: 30

Min pieces: 1

Max pieces: 5

We look for poetry that uses fresh language and creates memorable images.

Art

Max pieces: 5

We look for visuals that tell a story. Visuals that make us want to look longer, harder, and that stir up a reaction from the viewer.

Photography

Max pieces: 5

We look for visuals that tell a story. Visuals that make us want to look longer, harder, and that stir up a reaction from the viewer.

How to submit

  • Processs

    Email

  • Cover letter

    Write your bio in 3rd person using 50-150 words. Tell us what you write, where else we can find your work, and a little about you. We don’t necessarily need to know that you love coffee (we assume you do), but we are interested in little details that help us get to know you. Don’t stress over this! If you need inspiration, look at the bios of your favorite authors.

  • Eligibility


    We look forward to publishing work of new and established writers of many genres.

  • Formatting

    Stories should be double spaced, 12pt, Times New Roman font. Poetry can be single spaced. Attachments should be in document format, not PDF.

  • Author's rights

    We don't have rights information for this magazine

  • Additional info

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Total submissions tracked

48 days

Average response time

100%

Average acceptance rate

48 days

Fastest response time

48 days

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About

Etymology is a brand new journal that publishes an online edition each month (starting April 2024). Each month we will host a theme word which will be the driving force behind that edition. We encourage you to consider the theme, as when it comes time to narrow down submissions, we will use theme as...

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Founded

2024

Country

US

etymologypress.org

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