waning moon ⏾
est 2026
made by & for the devoted
made by and for the devoted
submissions
send us your midnight thoughts
are you a writer, artist, photographer, or hobbyist looking to share your thoughts and creations to a broader audience? we want you to be part of late night projections!
we accept:
★ essays
★ poetry
★ short stories
★ creative nonfiction
★ photography
★ visual art
guidelines:
★ poetry: 1-3 pieces, up to 1 page each
★ prose: 1-2 pieces, up to 1500 words each
★ visual art: 2-4 pieces
how to format your submission
please label your files using the format yourname_titleofyourwork
written works should…
be submitted in a word doc file format (if your work has specific formatting, please submit a .pdf as well for our reference)
include your name, title of the work, and word count in the header or footer
visual works should…
be submitted as a .jpg or .pdf
have a resolution of at least 300DPI and be converted to CMYK
be a high-quality scan or photo (if you are submitting an image of a physical work)
please submit original, previously unpublished work that you created yourself.
if your work does not follow submissions guidelines, it will not be accepted.
AI-generated work is not accepted.
apricity, and the light we make
issue 03 | arrives december 2026
~ the warmth of the sun on a cold winter day, relief from isolation; art as resistance, small acts of care, creativity in bleak circumstances, and the ways people illuminate each other's lives
the submission process:
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ISSUE 03 PRINTED:
dec 21, 2026
SUBMISSIONS DUE:
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nov 18, 2026
CONTRIBUTORS NOTIFIED:
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dec 04, 2026
as a thank you, contributors receive a complimentary copy of the paper; a digital edition or a print copy (shipping cost extra)
classifieds:
announcements
newspaper announcements are NOT a thing of the past
share your exciting news with us! including but not included to:
announcing your wedding
celebrating your cat's birthday
graduated from improv school
broke up with your toxic ex
you got first place in mario kart
announcing your wedding celebrating your cat's birthday graduated from improv school broke up with your toxic ex you got first place in mario kart
whatever you’re celebrating, we wanna hear it!
personal ads
attention snail mail lovers!
looking for a penpal? place a free “personal ad”!
we’ll publish your profile to help you find the perfect match. and don’t worry - we’ll keep it anonymous.
let us know who you are and what you’re looking for.
(must be 50 words or less)
interested in collaborating with us? reach out for more info and to check out a copy of our media kit!
FAQ
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anyone! we welcome submissions from any and all creatives. whether you’re new to the space or you’ve been published previously, we want to hear from you.
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yes! please refer to submission guidelines above for more information.
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we will do our best to get back to you within 30 days of submission. we do not currently have the capacity to critique rejected works, however you are welcome to resubmit for a later issue.
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at this time, we are unable to pay contributors. we are a self-started publication run by three gals with limited budgets! however, we will take care to promote you and your work if your submission is selected.
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you! late night projections asks for first north american serial rights, meaning your work must be previously unpublished. work should be original and from the original creator. we will publish, promote, and archive online. if your submission is later published elsewhere, let us know so we can congratulate you!
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absolutely!
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AI-generated work will not be accepted. we are by humans, for humans!
racist, queerphobic, transphobic, misogynistic, xenophobic, fascist, exploitative, ableist, or appropriative work is not tolerated. we also do not publish works from those who express these views personally, even if it’s not present in your work.
of course, we do not accept plagiarized works. if we become aware of any untoward behaviour or breaches of our guidelines, we reserve the right to remove your work from our website.