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HNDL (Highlighted Neurodivergent/Disabled Life) Magazine

Literary Magazine

Flash Fiction

Fiction (Micro)

Flash Nonfiction

Poetry

Review

Interview

Art

Photography

Photography

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A literary, art, and lifestyle magazine for neurodivergent and disabled writers and artists.

Highlights

This magazine may have some eligibility requirements

Please double-check before submitting.

  • Vibe:We're just chilling here
  • Response time:  / 
    26 days*
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  • Acceptance rate:
    40% *
    Editor reported data
     / 
    84.62%*
    Chill Subs tracker stats

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FeeNo

  • 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

  • Offers expedited response

    What's that?

    Expedited submission: When the magazine offers a faster response time for an extra fee

Fiction - 1000 words max

Max words: 1000

Max pieces: 1

Sub Genres: All / surprise us, Literary, wtf idk

Fiction - 1000 words max

Max words: 1000

Sub Genres: All / surprise us

Nonfiction - 1000 words max

Max words: 1000

Sub Genres: All / surprise us

Poetry

Max lines: 50

Min pieces: 1

Max pieces: 5

If accepted accept up to two piece per poetry submission.

Review

Max words: 1000

Reviews should be for books, work, or online businesses, etc. relevant to neurodivergent and disabled individuals.

Interview

Max words: 1000

We are open to requests for interviews by our editors. We are interested in interviewing writers, artists, entrepreneurs, etc. that identify as neurodivergent or disabled. We especially love interviewing and writers with upcoming books to help.

Art

Max pieces: 6

Photography

Max pieces: 6

Photography (Fashion / Dopamine Dressing)

Max pieces: 10

Open to submissions of fashion photography showcasing neurodivergent and disabled individuals. Please include a small write up of your style/outfit and your motivation regarding fashion.

How to submit

  • Processs

    Google / other forms

  • Cover letter

    No cover letter needed. We will ask for a short bio and headshot from individuals accepted for publication.

  • Eligibility

    Creators w/ disabilities18+
    We only publish and accept work from individuals that identify as neurodivergent and/or disabled. We believe that neurodivergence is a large umbrella term and identity label (not a diagnostic label), and that self-diagnosis is valid and necessary. We encourage and welcome artists and writers with a wide array of disabilities and or neurodivergences.

  • Formatting

    Please use an easily readable font, and font size. 1.15 spacing.

  • Author's rights

    Copyright remains with artist, writer. We only retain electronic and/or print rights as is appropriate for the given issue.

  • Additional info

    Submissions will never be rejected for not completely complying with these guidelines. They make our job as editors easier, but we want to be as accessible as possible for artists and writers. If you're having trouble submitting, feel free to email us or reach out to us on our Instagram page.

Tracker statistics

28

Total submissions tracked

26 days

Average response time

84.62%

Average acceptance rate

0 days

Fastest response time

190 days

Slowest response time

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About

HNDL stands for “highlighted neurodivergent and disabled life”- but we pronounce it as “handle”- and we believe that exemplifies the empowerment we are passionate about encouraging in the community. We can handle life our way, embrace our traits, accommodate our pain and overwhelm in ways that work ...

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Founded

2023

Country

US

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    Caiti Quatmann

    Editor-in-Chief

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    Izzy Amber

    Creator

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    Izzy Amber

    Creative Director

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    Izzy Amber

    Managing Editor

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    Sumayyah Maryam Bailey

    Fashion Edtior

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    Imogene Varle

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