Litmosphere Calls For Submissions/ How To Submit (Pay: $50-$100)

Litmosphere is the literary journal of Charlotte Lit, accepting submissions of short fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and artwork.

They aim to showcase multiple pieces from each selected contributor to highlight topically, thematically, or stylistically related works. You might want to read this article on Tips For Making Your Writing Perfect.

General Submission Guidelines For Litmosphere

• All work must be submitted through Submittable.

• Reading period is through July 1-31 for the Fall issue.

• Do not include your name or contact information in the document for unbiased reading.

• Submissions must be previously unpublished, including on blogs or social media.

• AI-generated/assisted work is prohibited.

• One submission per writer per period.

• Simultaneous submissions are acceptable. Withdraw pieces immediately if accepted elsewhere.

What They Want

Poetry

• Up to five poems, ideally topically, thematically, or stylistically related.

• Each poem should start on a new page in a single .doc, .docx, or .rtf file (up to ten pages total).

• Use Times New Roman or another readable font.

Flash Fiction and Nonfiction

• Up to four pieces (no more than 500 words each).

• Preferably stories or essays that speak to each other.

• Start each piece on a new page in a single .doc, .docx, or .rtf file.

• Use Times New Roman or another readable font.

Short Fiction and Literary Nonfiction

• A single piece (up to 5000 words).

• Submit as a .doc, .docx, or .rtf file.

• Use Times New Roman or another readable font.

Eligibility Criteria For Litmosphere 

• Open to established and emerging writers 18 years and older.

• All work must be the entrant’s original creation.

• AI-generated/assisted work is prohibited.

Author Rights

• Copyright remains with the author.

• Litmosphere: Charlotte Lit pays for first electronic rights and non-exclusive archival rights.

Pay Rates

• $50 per accepted poem.
• $50 per accepted flash prose piece.
• $100 per accepted short fiction or nonfiction piece.

Deadline

• The current submission period ends on July 31, 2024.