Puerto del Sol is a literary magazine with a long-standing commitment to publishing innovative fiction and nonfiction. The journal seeks work that is polished and final, not drafts in progress. Its editorial staff changes annually, which means each reading period reflects a distinct set of sensibilities; however, the overarching mandate remains constant: to be moved, challenged, and surprised by writing that offers a new sense of self or world. The magazine does not consider previously published work or excerpts. Submitters may send only one self-contained work, including flash prose. There is no submission fee. The journal's archives and latest issues are available for those who wish to understand its aesthetic range before submitting. While the prize is not specified, the reward is publication in a respected literary venue that values work ready for the world. The curatorial vision is less about a single theme and more about an intensity of effect—writing that floors, rocks, and leaves the reader altered.