Submission FAQ
Short answers to the questions writers ask us most. For the fuller picture, see our Editorial Policy and Submission Ethics & Rights.
How do I submit to ixile?
All submissions come through our submission portal. There is nothing to download and nothing to post — upload your work, tell us a little about it, and send. There is no fee.
What kinds of writing does ixile publish?
Poetry, fiction, short stories, essays, satire, plays, screenplays, translations, and fragments. We have no house style; we look for writing that is alive on the page.
Is there a fee to submit?
No. ixile does not charge a reading or submission fee.
Do you pay contributors?
No. ixile does not currently pay contributors. We say so plainly so you can decide whether to submit. Copyright stays with you.
How long will it take to hear back?
We aim to respond to every submission within 30 days. If more time passes, you are welcome to write and ask.
Do you accept simultaneous submissions?
Yes. Send your work to other magazines at the same time if you wish — just tell us it is also under consideration, and withdraw it promptly if it is accepted somewhere else.
Can I send more than one piece?
Each submission is one document. Poets may include up to 6 poems in that one document; prose and other work can run to 20 pages. If you have more than one piece to share, send each as its own submission through the submission portal, and send only your strongest work.
Can I submit work that has appeared elsewhere?
Yes. Tell us where and when it appeared — in print, online, or in another language — when you submit. We credit the original publication alongside the work, and for previously published work we ask only for a non-exclusive right to publish it and keep it in the archive. Translations are welcome too; see below.
Do you accept AI-generated work?
No. Send us work written by you. If you used AI tools in a limited assistive way — for proofreading, formatting, or accessibility — disclose that when you submit.
What rights does ixile ask for?
For new work: first publication rights, plus a continuing, non-exclusive right to keep the work in the ixile archive. Copyright stays with you, and after we publish you are free to republish the work anywhere, with a note that it first appeared on ixile. For work that has been published before: only the non-exclusive right to publish it and keep it in the archive, with the original publication credited. The full terms are in Submission Ethics & Rights.
What happens if my work is accepted?
We will be in touch about publication and will let you know when the work is live on ixile.com. Accepted work is published online as it is ready and gathered into quarterly issues. It then joins the magazine and your author page in our archive.
How do I withdraw a submission?
Write to us through the contact address or reply to the submission thread — a short note is all it takes. Please withdraw your work promptly if it is accepted elsewhere.
Do you publish translations?
Yes. We treat translation as an art in its own right and welcome it across languages. Translations require a signed approval from the original author or rights holder, as the submission portal explains. When you submit, also tell us about the source text, the original author, and the original language.