We accept manuscripts between September 15th—December 15th & February 15th—May 15th for our annual fall/winter and spring/summer issues. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but we ask that you inform us immediately if work is accepted elsewhere. Submit one piece of fiction or nonfiction or up to five poems (or flash fiction). Please wait to hear from us before sending more work. Writers are encouraged to sample recent issues before submitting. If your work is accepted for publication, please wait one year before submitting again.

SIR pays contributing authors at two rates: $125 (five layout pages or fewer accepted for publication) and $250 (six layout pages or more accepted). Featured visual artists receive a stipend of $300. Contributors also receive two complimentary copies of "their" issue (with the option to buy additional copies at a reduced rate) and a year's subscription to the magazine. 

Please note: we use Submittable for both "regular" and contest submissions. Please check our website for more information regarding contests.