The Phoenix

The Phoenix literary journal is an annual print journal that craves memorable, evocative work. 

Created in 1958 in the heart of Western North Carolina with a long tradition of publishing fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, artwork, and photography. 

Sponsored by both Pfeiffer University and the Piedmont Institute of Music, Communication, and Art, The Phoenix also holds a yearly Emerging Writers Contest. 

The Phoenix gladly allows for you to submit your work to more than one genre. Please see below for specific genre guidelines for details. 

Science Fiction Art

Our editors seek out science fiction art that immerses viewers in strange new worlds. Science fiction art should exemplify the mysteries of space and time.

  Guidelines: 

  • Maximum of 5 submissions
  • Unpublished work only 
  • No AI-generated      images
  • Include a short (<150 word) bio in your cover letter
  • We do accept simultaneous submissions, though if your work is submitted elsewhere please add a note to your submission to inform us.
  • By  submitting, you agree to granting The Phoenix first run publication rights upon acceptance. You may withdraw your submission at any time prior to its acceptance.

Blind Submissions: Out of fairness to all writers, The Phoenix requires that your name and contact information not be placed on any of the uploaded files of your submissions. The Phoenix gladly allows for you to submit your work to more than one genre. Rights: The Phoenix acquires first-time digital publication rights. Rights revert back to writers upon publication. By submitting, you agree to have your email added to our e-newsletter list. Questions If you have any questions for our editors please do email us at: thephoenix@pfeiffer.edu Please also check out our website for archived material and other information: http://www.pfeiffer-phoenix.com

Short Science Fiction

Our editors seek out science fiction prose that pushes the bounds of the genre by using a powerful voice, ambitious themes, and distinct language. Short science fiction submissions should transcend our terrestrial outlook. 

Guidelines: 

  • Make      sure to include the title of your piece with every submission
  • Prose:      5,000 words or less
  • Unpublished      work only 
  • We do      accept simultaneous submissions, though if your work is submitted      elsewhere please add a note to your submission to inform us.
  • By      submitting, you agree to granting The Phoenix first run publication      rights upon acceptance. You may withdraw your submission at any time prior      to its acceptance.

Blind Submissions: Out of fairness to all writers, The Phoenix requires that your name and contact information not be placed on any of the uploaded files of your submissions. The Phoenix gladly allows for you to submit your work to more than one genre. Rights:The Phoenix acquires first run print and digital publication rights. Rights revert back to writers upon publication. By submitting, you agree to have your email added to our e-newsletter list.Questions If you have any questions for our editors please do email us at: thephoenix@pfeiffer.edu Please also check out our website for archived material and other information: http://www.pfeiffer-phoenix.com

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