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"An independent nature-focused literary magazine."
"An independent nature-focused literary magazine."
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Acceptance Rate
Payment
No
Fee
Yes: $6
Simultaneous submissions
Yes
Previously published
No
Expedited response
No
Available in print
Yes
Provides contributor copies
No
Examples online
Yes
Active on social media
Yes
Accepted genres
4 genres
Flash Fiction
Max words: 500
Max pieces: 2
Poetry
3 to 5 poems (or up to 10 haiku, tanka, or other forms of micro poetry, 5 lines or less).
Art
Max pieces: 8
We like both the realistic and the abstract—think out-of-focus photography, minimalism, intentional camera movement, and impressionistic sme...
Photography
See "Art".
Flash Fiction
Max words: 500
Max pieces: 2
Poetry
3 to 5 poems (or up to 10 haiku, tanka, or other forms of micro poetry, 5 lines or less).
Art
Max pieces: 8
We like both the realistic and the abstract—think out-of-focus photography, minimalism, intentional camera movement, and impressionistic sme...
Photography
See "Art".
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26
Total submissions tracked
51 days
Average response time
Average acceptance rate
3 days
Fastest response time
204 days
Slowest response time
How to submit
Process
Please edit your work before submitting. While typos aren’t enough to automatically reject your work, it is important to submit your final, edited piece(s). Upon acceptance, we may suggest minor edits to your work. Please include all poems in one document.
Cover letters
Submissions must be accompanied by a brief cover letter and 50 to 100 word third-person bio.
Eligibility
No specific eligibility requirements
Formatting
Poetry and prose submissions should be sent in a single document (.doc or .pdf formats preferred).
Rights for published work
We ask for first time worldwide rights for accepted pieces. Following publication, all rights revert back to the author. Please note that your work first appeared in Humana Obscura if it is reprinted elsewhere on the web or in print.
Additional info
We will not accept previously published work, though we are considering work that has been posted to a social media account only. Content posted to a blog or website will not be considered.
About the Magazine
Founded in 2020 | United States
Humana Obscura is an independent literary magazine that seeks to publish nature-focused poetry, prose, and art by new, emerging, and established writers and artists from around the world. As our name suggests—“obscured human”—we focus on work where the human element is concealed but not entirely absent, aiming to revive the nature genre. Humana Obscura’s mission is to publish and promote the best work of today’s voices and talents. Our intention is to inspire readers and enrich their lives while providing an inclusive space for elevating the voices, expressions, and creative work of our contributors. Surprise us, delight us. Haunt us. Make us keep thinking about your piece long after we’ve read it or viewed it.
Masthead
We currently list only main editors, more will be added later! If you are an editor, you can edit your masthead in our admin panel :)
Bri Bruce
Editor-in-Chief
Examples
1 pieces from Chill Subs people
