Clinch is, first and foremost, a literary magazine about the martial arts. But submissions don't have to mention the martial arts (though we prefer those that do). Instead, submissions must share in the virtues of martial arts, like patience, meditation, and surprise.
Highlights
- Vibe:Weird / outsider / wtf even is it
- Response time: 14 days after submission*/Editor reported data53 days*Chill Subs tracker stats
- Acceptance rate: ?*/Editor reported data?*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
From the editors
Best Of The Net, Pushcart
Active on social media
Available in print
Provides contributor copies
Has examples online
How to submit
Processs
Email
Cover letter
We appreciate cover letters, but they aren’t required.
Eligibility
No specific eligibility requirements
Formatting
We don't have formatting requirements for this magazine
Author's rights
First Electronic and First Print Rights
Additional info
Active on social media Previously published work is not considered, although we will sometimes consider work previously shared on personal blogs. We are a paying market and can offer our writers and visual artists a $15 honorarium per accepted work We offer a $5 personalized feedback on your piece that includes what’s working in the piece and suggestions to consider for future drafts. This feedback will be given regardless of whether the piece(s) are accepted. While we are still offering both the Tip Jar and Personalized Feedback options, we now ask that you send the payment to our Venmo (@clinchlit).
Tracker statistics
4
Total submissions tracked
53 days
Average response time
Average acceptance rate
22 days
Fastest response time
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