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Lucky Jefferson

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About the magazine

Lucky Jefferson is a literary and arts organization that publishes an annual journal and hosts a fellowship for emerging writers and artists. Founded with a commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices, it has become a platform for innovative work that challenges conventional narratives. The organization fosters a community of creators through mentorship, publication, and public programming, emphasizing accessibility and experimentation.

Editorial focus

Lucky Jefferson ’s mission is simple: publish social change. The editors mobilize writers and artists to do good. An award-winning publisher, it has set its sights on disrupting what books can be, forging a reality in which every writer can see themselves boldly represented on the page and in the world around them.

PoetryFictionCreative NonfictionTranslation

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Feb 28
Reading feeNo
PaymentCash
Response time3 to 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Artists should review past issues to understand the aesthetic range. Submissions are open annually; prepare a polished sample of your work and a concise artist statement. The selection process values originality and social engagement, so highlight how your practice aligns with the organization's mission. Response times vary, so plan accordingly.

Review our submission guidelines Get lost in our 365 Collection and check out what we share on social media Try to understand who Lucky Jefferson is and what we stand for before submitting your work We look past the traditional for things more exciting

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Submission calls

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