All submissions are processed through Duosuma, available to anyone with a free Duotrope account. Our manager can be accessed through the button above after logging into or creating your account.

A note on Duosuma for trans people: this platform requires that you supply a ‘legal name’ when submitting. There is no way for us to disable this, but as a trans-led magazine, we understand that this may be uncomfortable. We suggest using a ‘dummy name’ (ex: Dummy Name) for that field when first submitting, and only worry about telling us a ‘legal name‘ in the event of an acceptance. That is the only time, for payment reasons, that we will need it.

We don’t accept multiple submissions or reprints from other magazines, but are willing to consider pieces posted to author websites/blogs. Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but we ask to be informed of acceptance elsewhere immediately so that we may remove you from the queue— and offer congratulations!

In addition to your work, you will be asked to submit a brief cover letter. While it isn’t necessary to summarize your work, use your best judgement with regards to trigger warnings. If your work contains graphic depictions of gore, sexual violence, etc., please be considerate of our staff and say so.

Closes on Sunday, January 8, 2023 11:59 PM UTC (in 26 days)

From December 1st – January 8th, Diet Milk Magazine will be accepting submissions for its Spring/Summer issue. We will be open to poetry, prose, and visual art of all kinds. While the most detailed information can be found on our website (linked above), here’s a quick rundown of what potential contributors need to know!

GENERAL GUIDELINES:

• All submissions must fall under the Gothic umbrella, but aren’t required to be a specific genre
• No reprints or multiple submissions
• Simultaneous submissions permitted, though we ask to be informed promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere!
• Poetry/Prose submissions should be .doc, .docx, or .pdf // Art submissions should be .jpeg or .png
• If you receive a rejection, you may submit again (with new work) immediately

P O E T R Y :

Poets may submit up to three poems at a time. There are no min/max line restrictions.

P R O S E :

Authors may submit one short story at a time, up to 5000 words. This doesn’t have to be on the dot, but stories exceeding 5025 words will be rejected automatically.

A R T :

Artists may submit up to two pieces at a time. We’ll consider any type of visual art. If you’re unsure whether or not your work falls into this category, query us first. Reach out to [email protected] using the subject line “QUERY: YourName [ART SUB]”. We’ll let you know within 24 hours if your preferred medium is eligible.

Responses, Rights, & Payment

• Please allow up to three weeks for a response. After that, send a gentle nudge via email
• Diet Milk Magazine asks for first serial rights. Upon publication, all rights revert back to the creator. A contract will be provided upon acceptance
• All payments made via PayPal. For more information on pay scale, visit our website