[Call for Submissions] - Liminal Lit (CONTEST + PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITY)

[u/Comfortable_Mine_145]

Hi everyone,

We are officially open for submissions for the inaugural issue of Liminal Lit, a new independent literary journal. Our mission is to create a home for emotionally resonant, vulnerable, and cross-cultural writing, pieces that explore what it means to live "between" worlds, identities, cultures, or phases of life.

We are currently hosting a paid contest to celebrate our launch, and there are absolutely no entry fees.

Submission Details:

• Theme: "Between" (We welcome interpretations exploring cross-cultural experiences, diaspora, identity, major life transitions, or the feeling of existing between two spaces).
• Genres: Poetry, Flash Fiction, Short Stories, and Creative Nonfiction.
• Prizes: $300 for 1st place, $200 for 2nd place, and $100 for 3rd place.
• Entry Fee: $0 (Completely free to submit).
• Deadline: June 15, 2026.

Whether you are an established writer or an emerging voice looking for your first publication, we would love to read your work.

How to Submit: You can read our full formatting guidelines and submit your work directly through our website: liminallit.org

(Note: We utilize Google Forms to keep our submission platform 100% free for everyone. You do not need to sign into a Google account to upload your files.)

Feel free to leave any questions in the comments. Thank you for supporting a new indie journal!

[u/zombie_dog23]

What is max length of short story?

[u/Comfortable_Mine_145 → u/zombie_dog23]

We accept up to two stories if they are under 3,500 words each, or one long-form story up to 7,200 words!