Syncopation Literary Journal
Literary Magazine
A free online open-access literary journal for musicians, and for writers inspired by music.
Highlights
- Vibe:Send us your best but less intimidating
- Response time: 1 day - 2 months*Editor reported data
- Acceptance rate: ?
PaysNo
FeeNo
Accepts simultaneous submissions
What's that?
When you can submit your work to multiple magazines at the same time
Accepts previously published
From the editors
Authors may need to secure permission from previous publisher.
What's that?
When the magazine wants to publish your previously published work. Requirements vary
Nominates for prizes
From the editors
Pushcart Prize
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 - 7500 words max
Max words: 7500
Max pieces: 1
Sub Genres: Literary, Fantasy, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Historical, Magical Realism, Science Fiction, Speculative
Fiction - 1000 words max
Max words: 1000
Max pieces: 1
Sub Genres: Literary, Fantasy, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Historical, Magical Realism, Science Fiction, Speculative
Nonfiction - 5000 words max
Max words: 5000
Max pieces: 1
Sub Genres: , , ,
Poetry
Max pieces: 3
How to submit
Processs
Email
Cover letter
Please include an author bio of 100 words or less at the bottom of your document.
Eligibility
No specific eligibility requirements
Formatting
All submissions must be sent as Word document attachments only. No PDFs. Do not copy and paste your submission into email messages. Please DO NOT submit your work as a DM over social media. Submissions sent via DMs will NOT be read. Email submissions only. Submissions must be written in English, MS Word Format, Times New Roman, Font Size 12.
Author's rights
Contributors retain all copyright to their work. If you republish your work elsewhere as at a later date, you must cite Syncopation Literary Journal as a previous publisher. Reproduction of any form is strictly prohibited without the copyright holder’s permission.
Additional info
Accept previously published We publish work from musicians and non-musicians
Tracker statistics
6
Total submissions tracked
5 days
Average response time
Average acceptance rate
3 days
Fastest response time
6 days
Slowest response time
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Submission calls
All genres
About
About “Syncopation” refers to an accented beat that occurs when the listener least expects it. Syncopation adds rhythmic interest to a piece of music. Syncopation Literary Journal seeks unique stories that pique a reader’s interest from the opening line. Syncopation Literary Journal is a free onlin...
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2021
Country
CA
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Natalie Welsh
Editor-in-Chief