Fiction, Creative nonfiction, Poetry
Ecotone
Ecotone, published at UNC Wilmington, pays an honorarium with a $100 minimum plus two copies and a year's subscription. Its writing is about "reimagining place." The general fall 2026 window has closed, but current subscribers can submit fee-free through September.
🔴 Currently closed Verified 2026-10
This window has closed. The deadline BRYME recorded was 30 September 2026, which has passed. BRYME has not yet re-checked whether a new window has opened — read the publication’s own guideline below before you pitch.
The docket
The nine things that decide whether a pitch is worth sending. Every answer below is either taken from the publication’s own guideline or computed by BRYME from the 304-publication desk. Where the publication does not say, the docket says so instead of filling the gap in.
- Payment
- Honorarium, $100 minimumOf the other 51 records based in the United States that state a flat-fee figure, 22 state less, 21 state more, 8 state exactly this. Upon publication.
- Length
- Up to 30 pages
- Who can submit
- Not statedNo nationality restriction stated. Postal submissions are accepted from within the United States only; everyone else uses Submittable.
- Reading period
- Fall 2026: Ecotone closed its general window early due to overwhelming response,and the fee-free September window for current subscribers has now passed. Two general reading periods a year begin in January/February and August/September, plus a Valentine's Day window; Ecotone publishes months rather than dates and says it adjusts windows for administrative reasons, so the next general period begins in January or February 2027. Re-checked 1 October 2026.
- Response time
- Not statedNo response time recorded. A follow-up after two to three weeks is reasonable; silence past that is a soft no, not a rejection.
- Simultaneous submissions
- Not statedThe guideline does not address simultaneous submissions. BRYME records that as silence rather than assuming a yes: if you are sending the same piece to several publications, say so in your cover letter and withdraw it everywhere the moment it is taken.
- AI policy
- Not statedThe guideline is silent. BRYME records that 138 of the 304 publications on this desk do restrict AI-assisted work, so silence here is not permission — ask.
- Rights
- Not statedBRYME records that 162 of the 304 publications on this desk state their terms. This one does not. Ask what rights you are assigning, for how long and for what territory, before you sign anything.
- Experience
- Wants some prior publicationWe welcome the work of emerging writers of all ages and walks of life. — https://ecotone.submittable.com/submit (read 2026-09-30)
What this record does not tell you
This publication leaves 5 of the nine questions unanswered. BRYME publishes that gap instead of filling it — a generated answer would look complete and cost you a pitch.
- Who can submit — the guideline leaves this open, so ask before you spend an evening on the pitch rather than assuming a yes.
- Response time — expect to wait blind, and keep other pitches live.
- Simultaneous submissions — the guideline leaves this open, so declare it in your cover letter rather than assuming.
- AI policy — assume disclosure is expected unless the editor says otherwise.
- Rights — you may be asked to assign more than you expect. Get the terms in writing.
Record last human-checked 2026-10-01. Sources listed at the foot of this page. Figures are compared only against other records based in the United States quoted the same way, so a per-word rate is never ranked against a flat fee.
Quick facts
- Payment
- Honorarium, $100 minimum
- Word count
- Up to 30 pages
- Submission
- Submittable, or by post during a reading period
- International writers
- Yes
- Status
- 🔴 Currently closed
- Last verified
- 2026-10
What this publication wants
This is BRYME's summary of the publication's focus — not a copy of their website. Type of writing: Fiction, Creative nonfiction, Poetry. Official guideline: Ecotone guidelines.
Topics, themes and styles they look for
- Writing that reimagines place — fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry rooted in the natural world.
- One submission per reading period: one in fall, one in spring, one in the Valentine's Day window.
- Postal submissions, which they keep open deliberately as a fee-free route during general reading periods.
Subjects they avoid
- More than one submission in a reading period.
- Postal submissions from outside the United States, or outside a reading period.
Key requirements
- Submittable or post
- September 2026 is subscribers only
- One submission per reading period
Who can submit
No nationality restriction stated. Postal submissions are accepted from within the United States only; everyone else uses Submittable.
Rights
Not stated on the submissions page.
AI policy
Not stated in the guideline
How to write for them
Official requirement: always follow the publication's own guideline exactly.
BRYME's practical advice: write for the publication's audience, use a clear structure, keep paragraphs short, lead with a specific angle, and confirm the word count before submitting. These are practical suggestions — they are not the publication's official rules.
How to pitch
Where a pitch is required, this is the general pattern BRYME recommends — always adapt it to the publication's guideline.
- Research the publication and read several recent pieces.
- Choose a specific idea that fits their beat and audience.
- Write a concise subject line naming your idea.
- Introduce yourself in one or two lines (who you are, where you publish).
- Explain the proposed piece in a short paragraph — angle, structure, length.
- Say why it fits this publication.
- Include 2–3 relevant clips or links.
- Close professionally and thank them for their time.
- Send through the official channel only.
Not accepting submissions at the last check.
How to submit
Submittable, or by post during a reading period
Apply through the official channel below. BRYME only records submission destinations it has verified.
- Official guideline: opens the publication guideline (new tab)
- Submission: Submittable, or by post during a reading period
What the guideline asks you to prepare
- Check the current window — Ecotone closes early when response is heavy.
- If you subscribe, September 2026 is open to you fee-free.
- Submit through Submittable, or by post from within the US during a reading period.
What happens after submission
Expected response: Not stated
If the publication does not state a response time, BRYME records that it is unknown. A follow-up is generally reasonable after a couple of weeks; if there is still no response, treat that as a likely non-acceptance rather than a rejection. Acceptance is normally communicated by the publication. If they accept, they will tell you exactly how to submit the final piece and, for most, how and when payment is made.
Check, question or correct this record
BRYME publishes its working, not just its conclusions. Last human check: 2026-10.