As Surely As the Sun Literary — Submissions
Overview
As Surely As the Sun Literary operates as a literary magazine with an open, rolling submissions policy. The publication considers fiction, poetry, and nonfiction, positioning itself within the tradition of independent literary journals that prioritize the written word over thematic constraints or seasonal calls. Its name suggests an orientation toward endurance, illumination, and the cyclical return of light—though the magazine does not impose a stated aesthetic or subject mandate beyond the genres it accepts. For writers, the absence of a deadline is both an invitation and a discipline. There is no external clock to blame for delay; the work must be finished on its own terms and sent when it is ready. The magazine does not advertise reading fees, prizes, or payment in the provided information, so contributors should approach the opportunity as a venue for publication and readership rather than a contest or a remunerative award. What the journal offers is editorial consideration across three major literary categories, with the implicit promise that submissions are read with attention to craft. The curatorial vision, insofar as it can be inferred from the available facts, is pluralistic. Fiction, poetry, and nonfiction are treated as distinct but equally viable modes of literary expression. There is no indication of a preference for experimental versus traditional forms, emerging versus established voices, or regional versus international perspectives. The rolling deadline suggests a continuous conversation rather than a single themed issue, and writers should submit work that stands on its own merits, without tailoring to a specific prompt or season.