Subgenres: Poetry

Cutty Sark Magazine

Cutty Sark is a place for new and inventive forms of writing to flourish. We believe that tact, intention, and execution are just as important as emotion in one’s writing. A writer must be mindful of how they are writing, ... Read more

Reading Period: 
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Subgenres: 
BIPOC Voices, Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Formal Poetry, Humor, LGBTQ Voices, Nonfiction, Poetry, Prose Poetry, Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Speculative Poetry, Young Adult

Hemlock Journal

Hemlock Journal’s focus is on the quality of the submissions regardless of the background of the writers or the poets. The editors believe literature belongs to all and must empower each and everyone.

Reading Periods: 
Jan 1 to Mar 15
Nov 1 to Dec 15
Apr 1 to May 15
Nov 15 to Jan 31
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Subgenres: 
Autobiography/Memoir, BIPOC Voices, Creative Nonfiction, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Graphic/Illustrated, Historical, Humor, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Love, Lyric Essay, Magical Realism, Micro-poetry, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Prose Poetry, Serialized Fiction, Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Speculative Poetry, Translation, Visual Poetry, Young Adult

Little Fish Magazine

Little Fish magazine recognizes the difference an individual voice can make. As a magazine, we are committed to providing a platform for authors from diverse backgrounds, each with a unique perspective and story to share. We believe that... Read more

Reading Periods: 
Mar 5 to Apr 25
Jul 10 to Aug 30
Temporarily closed to submissions
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres: 
BIPOC Voices, Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry

Witcraft Annual Humour Competition

This is a competition dedicated to skillful writing that is brief, humorous and engaging. The emphasis is on wit, word play, absurdity and inspired nonsense. Whether your work is designed to raise a smile or a belly laugh, we want pieces that are... Read more

Reading Period: 
Jun 1 to Jul 31
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres: 
Fiction, Flash Fiction, Humor, Nonfiction, Poetry

Pens and Poison Magazine

Pens and Poison is a new type of literary magazine that does not constrain your writing by theme, group, or identity. We’re just interested in good writing that captures a genuine facet of the human experience. We don’t care who you are. Just... Read more

Reading Period: 
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres: 
Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Poetry

Zhagaram Literary Magazine

Zhagaram Literary Magazine, founded in Bengaluru, is a publication aimed at publishing culturally rooted literature and art. Zhagaram seeks mythologies, unwritten histories, and generational curses whispered in between the lines... Read more

Reading Period: 
Mar 1 to May 31
Genres Published: 
Poetry
Subgenres: 
BIPOC Voices, Feminist, Formal Poetry, Healing/Health, Historical, Love, Micro-poetry, Poetry, Political, Prose Poetry, Regional, Religious/Spiritual, Speculative Poetry, Translation, Visual Poetry, War

Ubwali Literary Magazine

Mainly work by Zambian writers, except for January, when work by African writers living in Africa is also considered.

Reading Periods: 
Jan 1 to Jan 31
May 1 to May 31
Jul 1 to Jul 31
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres: 
Autobiography/Memoir, BIPOC Voices, Commercial Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Fiction, Formal Poetry, Humor, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Poetry, Prose Poetry, Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Speculative Poetry

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