Literary Journal

Lucky Lizard Journal

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About the magazine

Lucky Lizard Journal is an independent literary and arts publication founded in 2018 by a collective of writers and artists seeking a home for work that defies easy categorization. From its inception, the journal has prioritized the strange, the sincere, and the formally restless, offering a platform for voices that might otherwise slip through the cracks of mainstream publishing. Its mission is to foster a community of readers and creators who value risk-taking and emotional precision over trend-driven aesthetics.

Editorial focus

Lucky Lizard Journal was founded in order to oppose journals that had strict editorial focuses. Lucky Lizard Journal wants poetry of all types from all sorts of people. There must be good effort put into submissions, and that is the basic requirement; send only your best! (Currently on a brief hiatus)

Poetry

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31

Reading feeNo

PaymentNo payment

Response time3 to 6 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Before submitting, read at least one full issue to understand the journal's eclectic range. They favor work that takes risks—whether in form, voice, or subject matter—but always with a clear emotional or intellectual core. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify immediately if accepted elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter that speaks to your connection to the journal's ethos, not just your publication credits. Response times vary from two weeks to three months; query politely after three months. Payment is a small honorarium plus contributor copies.

Employ your genuine humanity.

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