Submissions
Here, at Shadow and Sax, we don’t do restrictions.
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No themes. No formats. No deadlines.
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We give the power back to the artists—you decide what’s right for you!
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Every artist we feature is chosen thoughtfully. Our team doesn’t rush.
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We understand the time, the care, and the process that goes into creating.
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We recognize the vulnerability an artist experiences when submitting their work.
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So be vulnerable.
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Stop waiting.
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Go!
Author + Artist Rights
We accept previously published work—just confirm you have the rights to resubmit. You retain full copyright of your work before, during, and after publication.
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By submitting, you grant Shadow and Sax non-exclusive rights to publish your work and archive it on our website, and share it on our social media or for promotional purposes. If your work is republished elsewhere, we appreciate a credit for its original publication in Shadow and Sax.
Submission Fees
Shadow and Sax is an independently run literary arts magazine. We’re a small, emerging team doing this out of passion—and like many grassroots publications, we’re still working toward our goal of compensating contributors. In the meantime, submission fees help us cover essential costs like web hosting, design tools, and other expenses that keep the magazine alive. Every dollar goes directly back into building the magazine and sustaining a platform for emerging voices in art and literature. We’re so grateful for your support and excited to read your work.​
As a small thank you, contributors featured online will receive a $5 tip from us.
We offer two submission options:
Standard Submission - $3
Your work will be reviewed during our regular reading cycle with the same thoughtful care we give all submissions.
Expedited Submission - $10
For those who need a faster response, this option guarantees a reply within 24 hours.