Radon Journal

Radon is an award-winning triannual genre journal publishing prose and poetry relating to science fiction, anarchism, transhumanism, and dystopia. Our goal is to amplify progressive speculative writers who see the world differently, who use story and verse to expose injustice and investigate our futures.New issues are released on the first of February, June, and October. We publish worldwide in both digital and print formats. Our semi-pro market pays its authors, has no submission fees, and is committed to supporting authors well after publication.Radon is not-for-profit. All donations go directly toward expanding journal content and paying our authors. Our yearly financial statements are available on our website and Bluesky.Through community support, we have been able to more than double our pay rates, and look forward to continuing to do so. Our current goal is $275/month in pledged funding. This equates to being fully funded (for the first time), and we will be able to expand journal offerings for our readers.

Free

Welcome to the Radon community! With this tier, you get full access to the most active and supportive Discord in the industry. You're also listed as a contributor in our print issues, etching your name into history.

Teamwork Tier

You love what Radon does and want more content. Each issue is delivered directly to you as both an ePub and PDF.This tier also includes dual subscription with Simultaneous Times! An award-winning science fiction anthology podcast, you'll receive the high-quality audio file of each Simultaneous Times episode delivered to you on the 15th of each month.Also, keep abreast of Radon's operation and what our journal editors are working on behind the scenes with Patron-only newsletter.*This tier includes all previous rewards.*

Solidarity Tier

Gain access to Radon's "Submission Insights" posted on the 15th of each month. This is a direct line to what our editorial team is experiencing in the submission queue. We showcase what the ongoing trends are, insights into industry patterns, and which stories and poems we'd like to see less or more of. Get a valuable pulse behind the curtain to the speculative journal scene.*This tier includes all previous rewards.*

Partnership Tier

Receive at-cost pricing for all Radon print issues, shipped directly from our publisher account to you.Also, receive extensive and detailed response letters for each of your submissions to Radon. Our editors will extensively articulate our team's thoughts on each element of your story or poem.After three months at this tier, you receive an exclusive Radon Journal sticker.*This tier includes all previous rewards.*

Cooperative Tier

Receive a free print copy of every Radon Issue, shipped directly to you! Publication occurs every February 1, June 1, and October 1.Also, take full advantage of our editorial team's advanced writing, publishing, and literature experience. Submit a story or poem to receive professional copy and line editing alongside detailed feedback from our editors. We will work with you to assess what editing style you and your story need. From macro narrative arcs to minute line edits, our team is capable and happy to help.After three months at this tier, you will receive an exclusive Radon mug that will stylishly assist you in writing your next subversive masterpiece.*This tier includes all previous rewards.*

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