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Fiction

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About the magazine

FICTION is a New York–based nonprofit arts organization founded in 2000 by a collective of writers and artists seeking to create a space where experimental narrative and visual art intersect. Its mission is to support emerging and mid-career artists who challenge conventional storytelling, with a particular emphasis on cross-disciplinary work that blurs the boundaries between fiction, memoir, and visual culture. Through its annual FICTION Award and ongoing exhibition series, the organization has become a vital platform for voices that resist easy categorization. Over two decades, FICTION has maintained a commitment to risk-taking and formal innovation, often championing work that might be deemed too unconventional for mainstream publishers or galleries. Its programming includes readings, screenings, and workshops, fostering a community that values process over polish and inquiry over answers.

Editorial focus

FICTION has traditionally attempted to make accessible the inaccessible, to bring the experimental to a broader audience, but it represents no particular school of fiction, except the innovative. As a result of its willingness to publish the difficult, experimental and unusual, FICTION has a unique reputation in the U.S. and abroad as a journal of future directions. It prides itself on publishing established writers along with new, emerging voices that have not yet been heard.

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Submitting your work

Reading periodOct 1 to Oct 31
Reading feeNo
PaymentCash
Response timeGreater than 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Artists should approach FICTION with a clear sense of how their work engages with or challenges narrative conventions. The organization values conceptual rigor and a willingness to take risks, so submissions that feel safe or derivative are unlikely to gain traction. Carefully review past award winners and exhibitions to understand the aesthetic range. Proposals should articulate the process and questions driving the work, not just the final product. FICTION accepts submissions through its website, typically with an annual deadline; check the site for specific guidelines and fees. A concise artist statement and work samples that demonstrate a distinctive voice are essential.

Before submitting, nonsubscribers are encouraged to read several issues of the magazine to determine if their work fits with FICTION . Portions of the current issue and past issues are available to read online. Print versions are available for purchase by single-issue order and subscription on our subscription page.

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