Literary Journal

InterrobangLit

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About the magazine

InterrobangLit is an online literary journal founded in 2018 with the aim of publishing work that interrogates the boundaries of form, genre, and expectation. Its name signals a commitment to the question and the exclamation—writing that is both intellectually probing and emotionally urgent. The journal has built a reputation for curating hybrid texts, flash fiction, prose poetry, and essays that resist easy categorization, often foregrounding voices from underrepresented communities. With a rotating editorial collective and a biannual reading period, InterrobangLit positions itself as a space where experimentation is not a gimmick but a rigorous practice. The journal’s ethos is rooted in the belief that literature should unsettle as much as it delights, and that the most vital work often emerges from the margins of conventional publishing.

Editorial focus

Subjectivity can’t be beaten, but it can be tempered. An excellent story shouldn’t be rejected because of vibes, whims, or pure personal taste. The editors use a rubric to evaluate stories. The rubric aims to highlight craft and skill without letting a story get weighed down by factors beyond a writer’s control.

Fiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodMar 1 to Mar 31

Reading feeNo

PaymentCash

Response timeLess than 3 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Before submitting, read at least two recent issues to understand the journal’s aesthetic range—it favors work that blurs genre lines and takes formal risks, but always with a clear emotional or intellectual core. InterrobangLit accepts simultaneous submissions but asks that you withdraw promptly if accepted elsewhere. They welcome previously unpublished work only, and they appreciate a brief cover letter that contextualizes your piece without over-explaining it. Response times typically range from four to eight weeks; if you haven’t heard back after ten, a polite query is acceptable. The editors value concise, well-proofread submissions and are known to offer constructive feedback on occasion, though not guaranteed. Above all, they look for writing that feels necessary—work that could not have been written by anyone else.

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