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Fiction

Still: The Journal

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Length
Up to 7,500 words
Pay
Unpaid
Fee
Reading fee 3.00 USD
Simultaneous
Allowed
Reprints
Original only

What they accept

Still: The Journal amplifies the diverse voices and creativity of the Appalachian region and asks submitters to explain their connection to the region in the cover letter. Fiction is one work of up to 7,500 words, or one to two flash or micro fiction works totaling no more than 1,000 words, submitted only through Submittable for a $3 fee; the journal does not pay contributors and does not consider genre fiction.

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Anonymous reading
Not required
Query after
90 days
AI policy
Still: The Journal is committed to publishing only human artistic expression; AI-generated work cannot be considered for publication.

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