Literary Journal

Dog Throat Journal

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About the magazine

Dog Throat Journal is an online literary magazine founded with the conviction that flash fiction can be as resonant and complex as longer forms. Operating without a fixed geographic base, it has cultivated a reputation for publishing concise, voice-driven narratives that often lean into the strange, the gritty, and the formally adventurous. The journal's ethos is rooted in a respect for the sentence and a suspicion of filler, making each issue a tight, curated collection of work that rewards close reading.

Submitting your work

Reading periodVaries

Before submitting, read several issues to internalize the journal's preference for compressed, voice-heavy narratives. Avoid overly neat resolutions or sentimental turns; the editors gravitate toward work that unsettles or lingers. Keep cover letters brief and professional, and adhere strictly to word limits—typically under 1,000 words for flash. Simultaneous submissions are generally accepted, but withdraw promptly if accepted elsewhere.