For nonfiction we want it all. We are open to any format: lyric, essay, memoir, creatively researched, etc.  We especially like pieces where the artist discovers something about themselves while writing. Additionally, we find that topics that deal with current societal issues (and there are so many societal issues currently) work well. 

We pay $20 for each accepted essay. Payments can be done via Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal.

Specific Nonfiction Guidelines:

• Please wait until you receive a response for your submission before submitting again. You are free to submit multiple times, but only one, up to 5,000 word piece, at a time
• Use standard formatting: double spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman or similar font, put your page number and last name somewhere on each page
• Submit as a .doc or .docx file
• Only submit previously unpublished work
• We accept simultaneous submissions, but please let us know as soon as it’s accepted elsewhere

Donation and Merchandise Information:

Please consider donating and/or buying a sticker with your submission. Here is a link to what the stickers look like: https://twitter.com/alienlitmag/status/1362117722327437312/photo/1. Also, please note we can only ship stickers within the United States and refunds cannot be offered. All proceeds go to the upkeep of our accounts. If we do happen to go over our goal, we donate the excess funds to different causes each month. You can follow our Twitter account to track which fund we donate to.

Without donations and sticker purchases, Alien couldn't happen.