An online publication featuring stories of science fiction, futurism, and speculative fiction with a healthy dose of optimism. No dystopias here; Soft Star stands for curiosity, openness, and the inherent magic of the unknown.
Highlights
- Vibe:Send us your best but less intimidating
- Response time: ?*/Editor reported data5 days*Chill Subs tracker stats
- Acceptance rate: ?*/Editor reported data52%*Chill Subs tracker stats
Publication
Accepts simultaneous submissions
What's that?
When you can submit your work to multiple magazines at the same time
Accepts previously published
What's that?
When the magazine wants to publish your previously published work. Requirements vary
Nominates for prizes
Active on social media
Available in print
Provides contributor copies
Has examples online
How to submit
Processs
Cover letter
Please submit a third-person professional bio, ideally under 100 words. No cover letter required.
Eligibility
No specific eligibility requirements
Formatting
Word/Google Docs preferred for written submissions (PDF discouraged when possible) JPG/PNG preferred for visual art submissions
Author's rights
Creator retains rights to their work
Additional info
Soft Star Magazine is free to read on Substack! Our first print issue was released November of 2022; all magazine contributors are invited to be featured in the print issue. To read past issues or purchase a physical copy, visit softstarmagazine.substack.com/issues If your circumstances prevent you from being able to pay the $2 submission fee for written work and you feel strongly that your work would be a good addition to the upcoming issue, email me at softstarmag@gmail.com to let me know, and I can provide a fee waiver.
About
Founded
2022
Masthead
Miranda Adkins
Editor-in-Chief