The Aurora Journal

SUBMIT!

SUBMISSION HIATUS– updates in August

We are ready for your best work! Shoot your shot by submitting here.


WE PAY $12 PER PIECE

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GUIDELINES:

poetry: up to 5 pieces at a time, no length limit

prose: up to 2 pieces at a time, 1000 words maximum

There are no restrictions on subject.
You can submit both prose and poetry genres at the same time.
We accept simultaneous submissions, so feel free to submit to other journals or awards.
If accepted somewhere else, shoot us an email to withdraw. We’ll be celebrating right with you!
We are open to all writers, regardless of age, experience, or any other defining factor.
Do NOT send us work that is misogynistic, racist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise oppressive or exploitative in nature.

We ask for First North American Serial Rights. You (the writer) retain all legal rights to your work; though please credit The Aurora Journal as where your work has been featured. Once your work has been published here, you may submit it to other publications.

By submitting your work to us, you’re agreeing to possible publication on our site and across our social media platforms. We also consider all submissions for print projects but will reach out to you before inclusion. We will ALWAYS credit you for your work.

All inquiries regarding your submission should be directed to theaurorajournal@gmail.com.

Happy submitting!


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can’t wait? want feedback?

$3/piece for a 24-hour response
$8/piece for 2 full paragraphs of detailed, actionable feedback (poetry) within one week
$14/piece for a 24-hour response AND feedback

Through Ko-Fi, we provide faster responses and/or detailed, actionable feedback on your work! You’ll also be supporting our journal’s operational costs, allowing us to keep paying our contributors!

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MISCELLANEOUS:

WRITER’S BLOCK? Check out our resources for imagery inspiration.

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frequently asked questions

When are the submission periods?
Do keep in mind that these dates are subject to change. Keep up with our Twitter for updates!
September 20 - November 15: submissions for 2022 Autumn Volume (November release)
December 20 - January 25: submissions for 2023 Winter Volume (Feburary release)
February 20- March 25: submissions for 2023 Spring Volume (April release)

What type of writing are you looking for?
Here’s a Pinterest board for inspiration!
We look for writing that is surreal, ethereal, mystical, and explores the dangerous limits of surrealism. We want to see poets who understand the vision we have for the Journal. If you have a piece resembling anything from a fever dream, nonsensical yet profound musings, to love letters addressed to no one, send them in. We’d love to see it.

How long will it take to get a decision?
We will email you with our decision within 1-3 weeks. Any longer and feel free to nudge us by sending a quick email!

Where is the work featured?
Right here on this website!

Is there a submission fee?
Nope! The last thing we want is your inability to pay to stop you from achieving your full potential, so we have decided to run this entire journal free of charge to you! That being said, if you’d like to support our journal and allow us to keep paying our authors, you may donate here! <3