We want genre fiction that’s too weird to be published anywhere else, articles that poke fun at modern life, mesmerising artwork, challenging personal essays, book/film/TV show reviews full of unpopular opinions. If it’s strange and questionable, Idle Ink wants it.
Highlights
- Vibe:We're just chilling here
- Response time: 30 days after submission*/Editor reported data30 days*Chill Subs tracker stats
- Acceptance rate: ?*/Editor reported data34.93%*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
How to submit
Process
Email
Cover letter
Cover letters can be brief, but must include the following information: Your name (or pen name, if you use one). The title of your work Approximate word count
Eligibility
No specific eligibility requirements
Formatting
Accepted file formats: .doc, .docx, .rtf (please do not paste your work into the body of the email).
Author's rights
Should your work be accepted, all rights are retained by you.
Additional info
Tracker statistics
56
Total submissions tracked
30 days
Average response time
Average acceptance rate
19 days
Fastest response time
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About
Idle Ink was founded by J.L. Corbett in 2017, when she wanted to be involved in an upcoming creators’ fair but had nothing to sell. When she approached the organiser with claims of being an experienced zine-maker he believed her, and she was promptly given a table at the event. She convinced a few f...
Read moreFounded
2017
Country
GB
Masthead
J.L. Corbett
Editor-in-Chief