We accept original, unpublished fiction, novel excerpts and poetry from new and established writers of any genre except erotica. As well, we accept artwork. We look for works that push the boundaries of what the reader is used to reading. We like experimental works, works with darker themes including existential themes, themes about life and death, mental illness, unhappiness, philosophy and anything that looks at the world with a unique perspective. Works don’t have to be limited to these themes, however. We like things that take risks in their subject matter, perhaps going beyond the borders of what the average reader might consider pleasant subject matter. In our case, unpleasant subject matter is considered a good thing. Non-conformity is a good thing. If your writing sounds like it fits in with that, we’d love to see it and consider it for Cerulean Rain.
We accept email submissions only. The submission period for Issue 4 is closed. We will announce the submission period for issue 5 at a later date.
General Guidelines
First and foremost, please read about Cerulean Rain, what we are about and what we are looking for before you submit and don’t submit works that you think do not fit with this literary magazine.
We are accepting multiple submissions (submitting more than once before receiving our response) at this time.
We accept simultaneous submissions but ask that you let us know as soon as your work is accepted elsewhere. Please tell us in your submission email if this is a simultaneous submission.
We do not accept reprints.
Please submit all works in a .doc or .rtf document attached to the email.
Use Times, Arial or Courier font, size 12.
Please include a short biography of less than 300 words in the body of the email.
Let us know in the body of the email if you have had work published before, what and where.
We ask for one time electronical publication rights only. All other rights revert to the author once their work is published.
If you have not received a response from us by the end of the reading period, please email us at inquiries @ ceruleanrain.com
Note: we do not pay for work we publish at this time.
Fiction:
We accept fiction and novel excerpts. We do not accept fanfiction.
Must be 7,500 words or less.
Please put "Fiction Submission: Title/Author" in subject line of email.
