Fatal Flaw is an international online magazine publishing unexpected, topical writing and visual art that considers the world through a cracked lens. Show us the fatal flaw and the beauty inherent within it.

We welcome submissions from writers of all backgrounds – from the emerging and unpublished to the established – and especially encourage submissions from those who identify as persons of color, multiracial, indigenous, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and anyone belonging to a community of underrepresented voices. 

GENERAL SUBMISSIONS FOR VOL. 12 ARE NOW OPEN! 

Submission period: September 20th to November 1st

Theme: ARRIVAL

Whether it’s the physical act of reaching a destination, the emotional journey toward a revelation, or the moment of total transformation, arriving at something (or somewhere) signals that nothing will ever be the same. Is arrival a moment of triumph, a new beginning? Or does it denote an ending, whether welcome or not? How does the experience of arrival shape our understanding of reality—of home, ideology, or our very sense of self? 

For our upcoming issue, we invite poetry, fiction, flash, nonfiction, and visual art that explores the theme of ARRIVAL in all its forms. We welcome pieces that examine the tension, joy, uncertainty, or reckoning that comes with crossing thresholds, both literal and metaphorical. Send us your speculative, your bold, your introspective, your uncanny. Transport us into experiences that are personal, universal, or uncharted. 

Wherever you plan to take us, we can’t wait to experience it.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
For an idea of the type of work we usually gravitate toward, check out our most recent issue or learn more about us on our About page.