Q: Does Fruitslice offer any paid positions?
A: No, Fruitslice is made up entirely of volunteers. We are passionate about Queer art and dedicate our time to creating Fruitslice as a gift to our community. There are no paid positions available.

Q: How can I support Fruitslice besides volunteering?
A: There are many ways to support our mission! You can purchase issues, donate, share our work on social media, attend our events, or recommend us to Queer creators in your network. Every act of support helps us grow and fulfill our mission.

Q: How can readers purchase physical copies of Fruitslice?
A: Physical copies of Fruitslice can be purchased through our website and select independent bookstores and Queer-owned shops. Digital issues are always available free on our website.

Q: How can I make a donation to support Fruitslice?
A: Click the link below!

100% of your contribution supports our operations, including printing costs, technology maintenance, and development.

Q: Are donations to Fruitslice tax-deductible?
A: Yes, donations to Fruitslice are tax-deductible as we are a recognized 501(c)3 Nonprofit organization. We provide tax documentation for all donations upon request. Your generous contributions directly support our mission to create space for Queer voices in literature and art.

Q: How can I follow Fruitslice on social media?
A: You can follow Fruitslice on instagram @thefruitslice to stay updated on open calls, new issues, events, and more.

Q: How can I find out about current volunteer opportunities?
A: To find our current volunteer needs, check out our idealist profile and subscribe to our substack newsletter The Fruitpeel. We regularly update our volunteer openings there as well as on our instagram @thefruitslice.

Q: What is Fruitslice?
A: Fruitslice is a certified 501(c)3 non-profit organization and Queer-run quarterly publication featuring exclusively Queer artists, writers, and creators.

Q: Where is Fruitslice based?
A: Our team is spread out across the globe.

Q: How often do you publish new issues?
A: Fruitslice publishes quarterly on the solstices (March, June, September, and December).

Q: Is Fruitslice available online or only in print?
A: Fruitslice is available as both a beautifully designed print publication and a barrier-free digital experience. While our print issues offer a tangible connection to the work (available for purchase on our website), our commitment to accessibility means our complete e-reader version is always available online for free, with no paywalls or restrictions.

Q: What kind of work are you looking for?
A: In short: We’re looking for bold, thoughtful, and boundary-pushing work, especially from creators whose voices have historically been marginalized. We love writing that weaves the personal with the political, challenges dominant narratives, and plays with form. If your work feels “too much” or “too niche” for other places, it might be just right for us.

In long: Fruitslice is a publication that defies easy categorization. We believe in writing that captures both the intimacy of personal experience and the broader currents of social change. We seek truth within the margins and uplift unheard voices.

Our goal is to publish work that examines contemporary culture with both skepticism and earnest engagement, fearless exploration of embodiment and power, and a blend of cultural criticism and personal narrative.

Who we want to hear from:

• We actively seek contributions from artists with underrepresented identities, including BIPOC, AAPI, Disabled individuals, and anyone whose voice has historically and systemically been marginalized
• We prioritize voices traditionally excluded from literary spaces and are committed to building community rather than prestige
• We are looking for artists of all ages—both young and seasoned voices
• We are looking for artists who creatively incorporate our theme into their work

We’re especially interested in work from:

• Writers whose perspectives challenge dominant cultural narratives
• Anyone creating work that other publications might consider “too much,” “too niche,” or “too radical”
• Writers exploring identity
• Artists creating within communities rather than in isolation

What excites us:

We’re drawn to work that

• Takes creative risks in both form and content
• Critically engages with contemporary culture and digital spaces
• Blends genres and pushes against conventional boundaries
• Complicates rather than simplifies
• Connects personal narratives to broader social structures
• Resists easy resolution
• Examines both high and low culture with equal rigor
• Connects personal experience to broader social contexts
• Presents intersectional narratives
• Explores gender and sexuality, race, class, religion, Disability (including physical, both visible and invisible, neurological, mental, emotional, and neurodivergence), grief, and place
• Offers political analysis that emanates from lived experience

Q: Do you accept work that has been previously published?
A: No. However, we will accept writing that has been shared on social media, in forums, read aloud at readings, or shared in a personal blog or website. In this case, we kindly ask writers to archive these works until publication date and then amend posts to note that this work has been published in Fruitslice, providing proper citing/links where necessary.

Q: Do you accept simultaneous submissions?
A: Yes, we accept simultaneous submissions. However, writers must notify us immediately if their work is accepted elsewhere. Please email us or update your submission status in Submittable as soon as you know your work has been accepted by another publication.

Q: Do I have to be a member of the LGBTQA+ community in order to submit?
A: Yes.

Q: Can I submit with a pen name?
A: Yes.

Q: Can I submit work that uses AI tools or assistance?
A: No. Fruitslice does not accept any AI-generated or AI-assisted work. We are committed to uplifting original, human-created work that reflects authentic Queer voices and lived experience.

​​Q: How is my work reviewed and evaluated?
A: Every submission is reviewed by multiple members of our editorial team and never by AI or automated tools.

Q: Will my personal information be shared?
A: Never. We will never share or sell your personal information to third parties.

Q: Do you offer editorial feedback on rejected work?
A: Due to the volume of submissions we receive and our volunteer-based structure, we cannot currently provide individualized feedback on submissions not selected for publication.

Q: Will my piece be edited if accepted?
A: Yes. We see editing as a collaborative process and will work with you to refine your piece while preserving your voice and vision. Most pieces go through at least one round of revisions.

Our Editorial Values:

Diverse & Inclusive Perspectives

Radical Politics

Artistic Innovation

Cultural Engagement

Community Focus

Artistic Integrity

Our Editorial Voice is:

• Sharp but not cynical
• Intellectual but accessible
• Radical but grounded
• Personal and political
• Purposeful and playful 
• Generous but critical 
• Experimental and clear

What we are not interested in:

Forced rhyme, confusing imagery, or overuse of vague language

Work that reinforces rather than challenges dominant narratives

Writing that simplifies instead of exploring nuance

Perspectives that lack critical engagement

Content that tokenizes

Writing that values theory over lived experience

Harmful images, language, or sentiments that don’t contribute to the piece’s greater vision

Content that discusses a minority group by authors outside that group (unless proper permissions and reliable sources from within the community are provided)

Sex-negative viewpoints that stigmatize or shame sexuality

Language that alienates or excludes readers

For example:

Using acronyms or cultural references with no explanation (e.g., “As a survivor of GSA hearings…”) without defining what GSA is.

Gendered language that assumes binary identities (“Each writer must submit his final draft”).

Assuming a shared experience or identity:
“As we all know, growing up in a two-parent household…”

Complex or overly academic concepts that hinder accessibility

For example:

Overuse of academic theory without explanation:
“By examining the post-structuralist frameworks of Foucaultian epistemologies…”

Sentences that are unnecessarily dense:
“The intersectional dissonance generated by the bifurcation of ontological subjectivity resists coherent legibility within heteronormative hegemonies.”

Q: Can I update my name or pronouns after publication?
A: Yes! We’re happy to update your name or pronouns in all digital issues and online platforms. Just reach out to us directly. Please note that we cannot revise already printed materials, but we ask our readers to honor and respect any updates you share.

Q: Will you be paying artists for work that is chosen for publication?
A: No. Not yet.

Fruitslice is not currently able to offer payment, honorariums, or complimentary print copies for accepted work. We are actively working toward a sustainable funding system that would allow us to compensate contributors, editors, artists, and staff, but at this stage Fruitslice is an entirely volunteer-run publication.

Any writing, artwork, editing, or creative labor submitted to Fruitslice is understood as a donation of time, talent, and art in support of our mission: to distribute, democratize access to, and archive Queer art and ideas.

Accepted work will be published by Fruitslice and made available in a free digital version so that readers can access the issue regardless of their ability to purchase a print copy. Print issues may also be produced and sold to help support printing, distribution, operating costs, and the long-term sustainability of the publication.

We know that unpaid creative labor is not possible for everyone, and we respect that fully. Our goal is to be transparent about our current limitations while continuing to build toward a future where Fruitslice can offer meaningful contributor compensation.

Q: If my work is chosen for publication, do I retain the rights to my work? Can I publish the piece elsewhere after Fruitslice publication?
A: YES. We believe in empowering our writers and artists by respecting their ownership of their work.

Here’s how our copyright policy works:

In terms of publication rights, our writers retain full ownership of their work. When submitting to Fruitslice, we ask all writers to sign a copyright form. This form grants Fruitslice the right to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display the submitted work in our publication, including both print and online formats, as well as promotional materials. However, it’s important to note that this agreement does not transfer ownership of the copyright to Fruitslice. Writers maintain all copyright to their contributions.

We simply request that if writers choose to share or publish their work elsewhere after it appears in Fruitslice, they credit us as first publication where appropriate.

Q: How is my personal information handled?
A: We only use your submission information for editorial communication and do not share your contact details with third parties. All work is reviewed confidentially by our editorial team.

Q: Can contributors receive free physical copies of Fruitslice?
A: Not yet, but we’re working toward this goal.

What we do provide for all contributors:

• A high-resolution PDF of the complete issue for your portfolio
• Promotion of your work across our digital platforms
• Full rights to your work