SUBMIT
MoonLit Getaway is a realm of refuge, apart from the worries of everyday life. Our content aims to enrapture readers with excitement, wonder, and intrigue. We seek authentic art, fiction, and poetry and favour works that challenge our expectations. New, emerging, and established creators are encouraged to submit. We consider all genres and accept submissions from anywhere in the world.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
GENERAL
We have three submission categories: artwork, fiction, and poetry. We accept simultaneous submissions but ask that you notify us immediately if your submission is accepted elsewhere. We accept multiple submissions, but each submission must be made separately, using our submission form. We accept previously published submissions as long as the author/poet/artist maintains the copyright and discloses all previous publications in their cover letter. Previously published submissions will only be considered for online publication.
We do not accept AI-generated content.
Each submission must include a cover letter with the following information:
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full name;
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mailing address;
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submission title;
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submission category;
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word count (if applicable);
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a bio written in the third person (600-characters max); and
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any additional, relevant information that you want our editors to know about your submission.
ARTWORK
Artwork of any medium may be submitted, including paintings, photographs, drawings, and digital art.
A photo or image file of the artwork at a resolution of at least 300 dpi is required and should be uploaded in .jpg, .jpeg, or .png format. The file can be no longer than 10 MB.
Read our tips on creating a high-quality digital image of your artwork.
Include one image of the entire artwork and 2-5 additional shots for detail or context (with the exception of digital art). You may use these detail shots to show your work from another angle or to highlight intricate details such as brush strokes or shading.
Entries must include a title, medium, dimensions of the physical piece (if applicable), and a 150-word artist statement, interpreting and describing the art from the artist’s point of view.
FICTION
Submit one story, no longer than 2500 words. Only .docx, or PDF file formats are accepted. Manuscripts must be in Times New Roman font, paginated, and double-spaced. Include a word count at the end of your work.
POETRY
Submit up to 8 poems in a single document; ensure each poem begins on a new page. Only .docx, or PDF file formats will be accepted.
PUBLICATION RIGHTS
MoonLit Getaway acquires First North American Serial Rights for the work we publish. All rights revert back to the author upon publication. If your work is later republished, we request you note its initial publication in MoonLit Getaway.
Not all submissions featured on our website will appear in our anthology. Contributors selected for publication in our anthology will receive a separate offer letter.
SUBMISSION FEES
Submissions are currently free.
CONTRIBUTOR COMPENSATION
Creators published in our anthology will receive a physical contributor copy of the issue in which their work appeared.
MoonLit Getaway is a new literary journal composed entirely of volunteers. The ability to cover operational costs and pay contributors is one of our primary objectives, but we are not there yet.
CONTESTS
Following the success of our Grand Opening Contest, we are keen to run more. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media for updates about future contests.
DIGITIZING YOUR ARTWORK
How to make a Digital Scan of your Artwork
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Place your artwork directly on the glass bed of the scanner. If your artwork is larger than the scanner, take a picture instead.
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Set the scanner to make a color scan and output the file as a .jpg or .pdf. Click scan.
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Open the file on your computer to confirm that it looks good, is in color, is straight and not at an angle, and between 3-10 MB in size.
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If necessary, rotate the image so that it is upright.
How to Photograph your Artwork
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Place your artwork on the floor or against the wall in a naturally lit location. Do not use flash photography.
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Use your phone or digital camera to take a picture of your artwork straight-on and as close to your artwork as possible. Center the lens of your camera or phone with the center of the artwork to prevent distortion. Make sure there are no shadows or glare on your artwork when you take the image. Move the artwork to a different location if this occurs. If the image is blurry, retake the photo.
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Open the file on your computer to confirm that it looks good, is straight and not at an angle, and between 3-10 MB in size.
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If necessary, rotate the image so that it is upright. We recommend cropping the image to show just your artwork. Do not make any substantial changes to the image, such as applying an Instagram filter. The goal is to have a photograph that resembles your original artwork as much as possible.
READ
HARVEST MOON - VOLUME ONE
Release Date: September 23, 2025
Harvest Moon is a collection of our favorite artwork, fiction, poetry, handpicked from our online journal. Print and digital copies of this anthology will be available, with a new volume released each fall.
Discounted pre-order and subscriber packages will be announced in the near future. Follow our social media for updates: @MGLiterary