A magazine of diverse voices
Solstice Literary Magazine is a compilation of stories, ideas, and experiences of community members from all over. 

Solstice Literary Magazine is a compilation of stories, ideas, and experiences of community members from all over. The magazine is a space that allows for people to write freely and purposefully, nurturing meaningful interaction and conversation among topics of diversity and social justice.

We value diverse voices and perspectives that examine the full spectrum of human experiences, amplify marginalized perspectives, and explore what it means to have a more compassionate and equitable society as we move into our future.

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Solstice: A Magazine of Diverse Voices

General call

Solstice: a Magazine of Diverse Voices, is currently open for general submissions in all categories, including fiction. Our fiction guidelines are below.
Up to 25 sequentially numbered pages, double-spaced, one-inch margins, 12-point type. We seek voices of excellence and inclusion. Fiction for us includes the literary short story, stand-alone novel excerpts, flash fiction collections of 3-5 pieces, and genre short stories—mystery or sci-fi only.

Fiction

Solstice: a Magazine of Diverse Voices, is currently open for general submissions in all categories, including poetry. Our poetry guidelines are below.
Four poems maximum, single-spaced, with 12-point type.  Please submit all poems in one document, not separately.

Poetry

Solstice: a Magazine of Diverse Voices, is currently open for general submissions in all categories, including nonfiction. Our nonfiction guidelines are below.
Up to 22 pages, double-spaced, one inch margins, 12-point type, sequentially numbered pages. We seek unique voices. (Nonfiction includes the memoir and the essay.)  We like nonfiction that probes into a cultural issue.

Non- Fiction

Solstice: a Magazine of Diverse Voices, is currently open for general submissions in all categories, including Poetry in Translation. Our Poetry in Translation guidelines are below.
New translations of poems from around the globe are welcome. All rights to translate original work must be acquired, unless work is in the public domain. Translators should be prepared to provide copyright proof. Four poems maximum, single-spaced, with 12-point type.  Please submit all poems as one document.

Poetry in Translation

Solstice: a Magazine of Diverse Voices, is currently open for general submissions in all categories, including Graphic Lit. Our Graphic Lit guidelines are below.
Solstice is proud to now accept comic submissions for our new Graphic Lit category. As with all of our magazine’s contributors, we are looking for fresh voices and diverse perspectives. In Graphic Lit we are open to pushing boundaries so send us your personal stories, creative fiction comics, comic poetry, comic essays, and more. We will consider most formats as long as they contain multiple panels (no single image pieces) and can be displayed within our website framework. Original artwork, multiple panels (no single image pieces), 1-6 pages preferred, maximum 8-10 pages, in JPG/PDF format. We only accept unpublished work, unless solicited. One we have published your work, you are free to send it elsewhere. We hold first-and one-time rights only, although we reserve the right to post your work in our Archives. We might request selected pieces for future anthologies. You reserve the right to decline our offer.

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