Literary Journal

As Surely As the Sun Literary

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About the magazine

As Surely As the Sun Literary is an independent literary press and online journal founded in 2018 by a collective of poets and translators. Its name, drawn from a line in a June Jordan poem, signals a commitment to work that is both politically awake and formally precise. The press publishes full-length collections of poetry and hybrid prose, while the journal features quarterly issues of new writing. The mission is to champion voices that are underrepresented in mainstream literary culture, with a particular emphasis on multilingual and translated work. The editorial ethos is one of slow, careful attention: each manuscript is read by at least two editors, and the press prioritizes work that risks something on the page.

Editorial focus

As Surely As the Sun is a Christian literary journal that seeks to illuminate Christ’s presence in the world through poetry, prose, and art. Their mission is to answer the calling presented in Hosea 6:3, to provide space for writers and artists of all backgrounds to acknowledge the Lord and press on to understand Him.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31

Reading feeNo

PaymentNo payment

Response time3 to 6 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

For the journal, submit 3–5 poems or a short prose excerpt (under 2,000 words) via Submittable during bi-annual reading windows (typically March and September). For book manuscripts, query first with a 10-page sample and a brief statement of intent. The editors value work that demonstrates a clear engagement with form and a willingness to take risks; they are less interested in polished but safe narratives. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify immediately upon acceptance elsewhere. Response times average 3–6 months. Include a cover letter that situates your work in a lineage—not a sales pitch.

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