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Tir Literary Magazine



Description
The magazine is named for the ancient Armenian god of writing, Tir (or Dir). In Pagan Armenian mythology, Tir was the bookkeeper to the gods, tracking and recording humanity, bestowing power to artisans and writers, and guiding souls to the underworld. He was commonly depicted with a large triangular hat, which is referenced in our magazine’s logo.

Contemporary literary fiction of all genres;

Stories that speak to the human condition;

Unique perspectives -- people from underrepresented or underprivileged backgrounds are encouraged to submit;

Stories with qualities that make them uniquely good for audio.

OPTIONAL: Though not exclusively, we are especially interested stories that speak to or about online culture.


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Market Genres
Genres
General

Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Short Story
1500 to 7500 words
$25/piece

Novelette
7500 to 17500 words
$25/piece

Novella
17500 to 20000 words
$25/piece



Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Not Allowed
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language and Translations
Estimated Response: 60 days

Market-Provided Data

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Market Response Data (User-Reported)
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Count:
There are 5 completed reports in the past 12 months.
Averages and Boundaries:
Min: 61 | Average: 75.60 | Median: 66 | Max: 117
Responded:
100.00%
Accepted:
-
Rejected:
100.00% - avg 75 days (0.00% of rejections are personal)
Rewrites:
-
Dead Letters:
-
Lost/Returned:
-
Never Responded:
-
Withdrawn:
-

Pending:
There are 0 pending responses.


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Listing added: 25 September 2025


Last officially checked: 25 September 2025


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