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Rat 'n' Rooster Journal of Speculative Fiction and Poetry
Rat ’n’ Rooster Journal of Speculative Fiction and Poetry is an online literary journal publishing speculative fiction and poetry. Its fiction focuses on imaginative science fiction and fantasy settings, while its poetry ranges from historical subjects to fantastical and futuristic themes. The journal welcomes a variety of literary styles and encourages submissions from underrepresented writers. It is managed by editor Shelley Nation and states that it pays contributors for accepted work.
Open to poets
- Magazine submissions. The journal's guidelines page says submissions are open, but its official Submittable portal currently has no open calls (checked November 13, 2026). No specific reopening date or recurring reading window is announced.. Fee: $4. Pays: $15 per poem, paid on acceptance. Simultaneous submissions: simultaneous submissions are accepted, but writers must notify the journal immediately if work is accepted elsewhere. accepted contributors receive $15 per poem via paypal. the journal requests first publication and indefinite archival rights.. Up to 5 poems.
Official site: ratnroosterjournal.com. Please confirm the details there before you submit.
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