Afterimages

ISSN: 3066-2621

Afterimages, the literary journal of Thirty West, wants your writing (and more). Crafted literary fiction. Steadfast reviews, particularly indie books. Send us something unique and timely. You blink twice, and it’s gone; hasty ideas in your notes.

All accepted articles will obtain a light editorial from the TW staff, remain on Afterimages in perpetuity, and reach 1,000+ subscribers via email on the chosen publication day. We request that TW obtain first publication rights and be acknowledged if the work is submitted elsewhere or compiled into future manuscripts. Please consult our General Guidelines before submitting any questions. We wish that you read widely and at the speed of Afterimages.

*NEW for 2026*

Afterimages is now a paying market! See details below.

What we read and publish:

• Personal essays.
• Flash fiction/nonfiction.
• Short stories.
• Memoirs.
• Book/chapbook reviews.

A proposal and sample are required for the following:

• Craft essays.
• Semi-regular columns.
• Author interviews.
• Original photograph and artwork galleries. 

Document details:

• Default formatting (unless the work requires a different style) in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.
• A maximum of 3,000 words per submission (see below for info on serials).

Payment:

• FLASH FICTION OR NONFICTION ≦1,000 WORDS: $5
• TRADITIONAL SHORT STORY/MEMOIR ≦3,000 WORDS: $10
• SERIAL FICTION OR NONFICTION ≦6,000 WORDS: $10 each (3 installments max)
• BOOK REVIEW/CRAFT ESSAY/INTERVIEW/GALLERY: $15 

Disclaimer: Payment issued as a paper check (U.S. only), CashApp, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or reputable wire transfer. If no payment information is given to TW within 30 days of acceptance, or if we cannot successfully send you the money, the honorarium will be forfeited. Regardless, your writing will still be published.

Serials and Pitches:

Do you have a longer project you wish to submit? Are you interested in guest-editing for Afterimages in the future? Do you possess a craft essay, a series of non-AI artwork?

Pitch it to us! 

Please provide the following:

• An artist statement/summary of the project
• A sample of the project
• Preferred month of publication
• Your website, social media, and links to works