Each issue of MIDLVLMAG is thematic. Your work should be inspired by that theme, but does not have to follow it precisely. Upcoming themes will be announced first on our social media sites and then here on the website. If you’re unsure of the tone of MIDLVLMAG and whether or not your work will fit in with what we publish, read our issues and follow us online. We publish issues twice a year, with potential for other features and articles on an ongoing basis.
Submission Windows
Follow us on Social Media for the fastest updates on when we open up for submissions. Upon announcement of submissions being open, the period for acceptance is typically two months (8 weeks) in length. This is subject to change as needed.
Current Theme: Reverse Evaluation
Reverse Evaluation is, on its most basic level, when employees have the opportunity to review the performance of their supervisors, managers etc. That only begins to scratch the surface…
Reverse Evaluation is the tide turning, the game played fairly, and lost dignity regained. It is when we take back what is ours, show mercy we were never given, build the vision of ourselves we know to be true.
Reverse Evaluation is justice, equity, in the now and the future. It is vengeance, revenge, the long built hurts washed away. It is the shovel, the spade, burying burdens, and unearthing lost treasures.
Reverse Evaluation is freedom from the cruelty of history, institution, and tradition.
Let them know what’s on your mind.
- Submissions are currently OPEN
- Submissions open: January 4th, 2026
- Submissions close: March 7th, 2026
- Reading / Acceptance period: January 5th, 2026 – April 30th 2026
Suggested Word Counts:
- Poetry:
- Up to three poems
- No word count limit
- Short Fiction: 1500 – 4500 words
- CNF: 1500 – 4500 words
Response Time
Times vary, but typically we do our best to respond within 30 days of the date of submission. If you haven’t heard from us within that timeframe, please write to us in a reply email from your original submission.
Simultaneous submissions
Yes! Just let us know if you’ve got your work out to other publications so we don’t step on any toes in the process.
Payments
Beginning in 2026, MIDLVLMAG will pay $25 USD per accepted piece, published in our twice yearly issues.
Rights
If accepted for publication, you grant us first electronic rights and non-exclusive archival rights. All submissions remain the intellectual property of the author. Rights revert back to the author upon publication.
MIDLVLMAG would love a shoutout if your work is republished in the future. If your work is rejected, we ask that you wait until the next open submission period before sending us something new.
Submission Criteria
MIDLVLMAG publishes Short Fiction, Poetry, and CNF (Creative Non-Fiction).
Your submission email subject line must include the following:
- MIDLVLMAG + CURRENT SUBMISSION THEME + STYLE OF WRITING + LAST NAME, FIRST NAME
- e.g. “MIDLVLMAG – Snacks – Flash Fiction – Carver, Raymond”
If you’re submitting multiple styles of writing, each submission must be sent in separate emails.
Your submission(s) must be included as an attachment (.DOC .DOCX file types).
Your submission(s) must include a header with the following information:
- Last name, first name – title of piece – MIDLVLMAG – submission theme – form of writing
- e.g. Krinkle, Henry – hot dogs: a discourse – MIDLVLMAG – Snacks – CNF).
Please include an author bio with your submission email. We’d love to know about your managerial experience, your time in the trenches of the stock room, the unspoken dignity in slinging fast food to make ends meet. In your bio, please also include any previous publications, forthcoming work and any of your social media accounts or websites you feel comfortable sharing with our readers.
Send your submissions to info@midlvlmag.com
Where to find MIDLVLMAG online
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