Proud member of the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP).
Neon Origami strives to publish bold and thought-provoking work by writers holding a wide variety of perspectives. As such, we will consider work that some might find controversial as long as it does not include outright hate speech. Graphic violence, sexuality, explicit language, etc. is allowed.
We will only consider pieces that have not yet been published in a book or literary review. We will consider work that you’ve posted on your personal socials or website.
Plagiarism is not allowed, and submission of plagiarized content will result in a lifetime submission ban.
AI-generated content is not allowed.
Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Please withdraw your submission immediately if accepted elsewhere.
Multiple submissions are allowed.
Must be in 5:4 aspect ratio. Besides that, let your imagination run wild! All forms of visual art are accepted.
Literary fiction. 5000 word maximum, no minimum.
You will receive a decision (and feedback, if requested) within two weeks. Requesting feedback will not change your chances of acceptance.
1 piece, 1000 word maximum.
You will receive a decision (and feedback, if requested) within two weeks. Requesting feedback will not change your chances of acceptance.
Genre fiction (romance, fantasy, SF, mystery, etc.). 5000 word maximum, no minimum.
You will receive a decision (and feedback, if requested) within two weeks. Requesting feedback will not change your chances of acceptance.
Both novels and collections are accepted. 25k words minimum, no maximum. Literary fiction only. Collections may contain stories previously published in periodicals and anthologies. Manuscripts must not have been published in their entirety anywhere else.
We strive to respond to all submissions within two months, including feedback if ordered. Requesting feedback will not change your chances of acceptance.
Both collections and book-length poems are accepted. 25k words minimum, no maximum. Collections may contain poems previously published in periodicals and anthologies. Manuscripts must not have been published in their entirety anywhere else.
We strive to respond to all submissions within two months, including feedback if ordered. Requesting feedback will not change your chances of acceptance.