to see if we're open for submissions & if so, what we're open for, visit our Submittable page. if all you see are SUBMITTER'S DISCOUNT SUBSCRIPTION categories, newly submitted work should never be attached to these forms; they're only for past/present submitters who'd like to take advantage of the discount we offer those who send work when we're open.

 IMPORTANT NOTE FROM OUR EDITORS ABOUT SUBMITTING
Knowing what we like to publish before choosing what to send us only makes sense. Please peruse a copy of Gigantic Sequins before sending us your best work. We keep our issues affordable at $7.50, and many of our early back issues go for less. You can subscribe to GS or buy an issue via our online store or pick one up at a bookstore or an event.. If you submit work to us for consideration during one of our open periods, you are eligible for a Submitter's Discount subscription for up to 6 months after sending your work. Another way to see what we have previously published is to browse select work we have archived online, though we do recommend purchasing an issue.

OPEN PERIODS TIMELINE
Our open reading periods for unsolicited submissions typically run June 1-August 15 and December 1-February 15, though these dates are subject to change/occasional extensions. For example, during the summer of 2019, we will not be having a general open period, though we will be open for contests. A related announcement will come later this summer.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR OPEN PERIODS
  • We accept submissions only electronically and via Submittable.
  • For every issue read in the following categories: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Non-fiction, and Art/Comics. Occasionally, we have other categories open and/or contests.
  • If you've submitted writing and haven’t heard from us in 4 months, you may query us here.
  • If you've submitted art/comics, we will often keep work through 2 submission periods, so you may not hear back from us for up to 10 months.
  • We accept simultaneous submissions as long as you tell us (via your form on Submittable, which you can access in the email that is automatically sent to you after submitting) when your work has been accepted elsewhere ASAP. Here are detailed instructions on how to make a partial withdraw if you need to withdraw only part of your submission.
  • Please only submit once per genre per submission period.
  • Please read thoroughly each genre’s specific guidelines on our Submittable page.
  • We compensate contributors with one copy of the magazine in which their work appears. 
  • We retain first serial rights, and all rights revert back to author/artist upon publication.
  • After submitting, please consider opting for a Submitter's Discount Subscription. It's a few dollars off of our cover price plus omits shipping and handling charges; we also offer an international option for submitters outside of the U.S. As a print journal, our costs are high due to the quality of the product we put out. Help us maintain this quality by not only sending your best work, but by subscribing.
  • We run an annual summer contest series in poetry & flash fiction. In 2015 & 2018, we ran a winter contest series in poetry comics and flash non-fiction. See our contests page for more information on contest opportunities at GS.

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