Permafrost is a literary magazine affiliated with the University of Alaska Fairbanks, with a history of publishing contemporary writing since its founding. The journal takes its name from the subsurface layer of permanently frozen ground characteristic of northern latitudes, a metaphor that suggests both endurance and the shifting boundaries between what is preserved and what is released. While the magazine is rooted in Alaska, its editorial scope is national and international, seeking work that engages with the complexities of the human experience without regional limitation. The journal publishes fiction, poetry, and nonfiction, and is committed to presenting a diversity of voices and aesthetics. Each issue is curated by an editorial team that includes graduate students and faculty, ensuring a rigorous review process that values craft, originality, and emotional resonance. Contributors can expect to see their work in a well-designed print and digital publication that reaches a broad readership. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis, allowing writers to submit at any time. While the journal does not charge a submission fee, it also does not offer monetary compensation; instead, contributors receive copies of the issue in which their work appears. This model reflects Permafrost's dedication to supporting literary culture through visibility and community rather than financial reward.