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 nominate our writers for prestigious awards like the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Awards.
We will only consider stories and poems 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.
We will not consider manuscripts that have already been published in their entirety elsewhere. We will consider manuscripts containing stories, poems, essays, articles, etc. that have been published elsewhere.
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.
Both literary fiction and genre fiction (romance, fantasy, SF, mystery, etc.) are welcome. 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.
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, and to expedited submissions within one week. Requesting expedited review 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, and to expedited submissions within one week. Requesting expedited review will not change your chances of acceptance.
Both novels and collections are accepted. 25k words minimum, no maximum. All genres accepted, including SF, mystery, romance, fantasy, horror, and more. 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, and to expedited submissions within one week. Requesting expedited review will not change your chances of acceptance.
Any topic, from memoir to science and everything in-between. 25k words minimum, no maximum. Manuscripts may contain excerpts previously published elsewhere, but must not have been published in their entirety anywhere else.
We strive to respond to all submissions within two months, and to expedited submissions within one week. Requesting expedited review will not change your chances of acceptance.