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Kelp Journal

Literary Magazine

Fiction

Nonfiction

Poetry

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А premier digital and print literary magazine. With a global reach and the spirit of adventure in our DNA, we are searching for new and established voices from around the world. We are especially interested in stories pertaining to oceanic and conservationist themes.

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Highlights

  • Vibe:Send us your best but less intimidating
  • Response time:  / 
    33 days*
    Chill Subs tracker stats
  • Acceptance rate:  / 
    6.67%*
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PaysNo

FeeNo

  • 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 - 6000 words max

Max words: 6000

Sub Genres: All / surprise us

We accept all kinds of fiction. A sense of place is important to us, and while no place is excluded from our appetite, we strongly prefer coastal themes, West Coast locales, surfing, and works that embody travel and adventure; however, all themes will be considered.

Nonfiction

Essays of all types with extra emphasis on oceanic and surf themes. We are also looking for unique takes on global travel, like a hole-in-the-wall restaurant that blew your mind, or a strange experience abroad.

Poetry

Max pieces: 5

Send us 3 to 5 of your best poems for consideration. Again, coastal, travel, and adventure themes are preferred; however, all themes will be considered.

How to submit

  • Processs

    Email

  • Cover letter

    No cover letter advice

  • Eligibility

    No specific eligibility requirements

  • Formatting

    We don't have formatting requirements for this magazine

  • Author's rights

    We don't have rights information for this magazine

  • Additional info

Tracker statistics

25

Total submissions tracked

33 days

Average response time

6.67%

Average acceptance rate

18 days

Fastest response time

124 days

Slowest response time

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The Submissions Grinder Statistics

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12-month average acceptance rate

16 days

12-month average response time

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    Editor David M. Olsen avatar

    David M. Olsen

    Editor-in-Chief

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    A.E. Santana

    Managing Editor