Literary Journal

Fractured Literary

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About the magazine

Fractured Literary is a digital publication founded in 2020 with the conviction that flash fiction and prose poetry can hold the same emotional and intellectual weight as longer forms. Its name signals a commitment to fracture as both method and subject: narratives that are broken, dislocated, or otherwise resistant to conventional resolution. The journal has become a home for work that is formally restless yet emotionally precise, often favoring the strange and the compressed over the merely short. Its annual contests, such as the Elsewhere Prize, extend this ethos by inviting writers to explore territories beyond the familiar.

Submitting your work

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Before submitting, read several recent issues to internalize the journal's taste for the off-kilter and the compressed. Fractured Literary favors flash that earns its brevity through precision, not mere truncation. For contests, follow guidelines exactly and note that fee waivers are available for historically marginalized groups—take advantage of this if eligible. Simultaneous submissions are generally accepted, but withdraw promptly if accepted elsewhere. Expect response times of several months for general submissions; contest timelines are usually announced. Above all, trust the editors to appreciate work that takes formal risks without sacrificing emotional clarity.