We are looking for well written, polished work. We accept all genres, so long as they address more than the genre itself. We are of the belief that there is no 'right' way to write a story. Be creative. Rethink what it means to tell a story....
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Reading Period: Jan 1 to Sep 30Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction -
Thank you for considering Haunted Waters Press. We are an independent publisher located in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia along the banks of the Shenandoah River. We publish works from new, emerging, and established writers....
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Fugue is a journal of new literature edited by graduate students within the University of Idaho’s English and Creative Writing Programs. Fugue publishes fiction, nonfiction, poetry and experiment pieces. We look for writing that incorporates new...
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The Furious Gazelle is striving to provide the best collection of original writing and art from across the World Wide Web. We’re furious because we can never have enough submissions. Before you submit to the Furious Gazelle, ask yourself the...
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Futures Trading finds value in all manner of literary manifestations, especially if they're forward-facing in nature. We publish new writing and related content on a biannual basis.
Reading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Subgenres: Cross-genre, Experimental, Flash Fiction, Literary Fiction, Micro-poetry, Prose Poetry -
We want art that guts us with surgical precision. Make everything useful.
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We publish the best fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and art we can find. We hold three annual contests for flash fiction, poetry and short stories, each with a $1,000 top prize.
Reading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative NonfictionSubgenres: Autobiography/Memoir, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Graphic/Illustrated, Humor, Literary Fiction, Poetry, Prose Poetry, War -
Our interests are varied and our tastes eclectic. Our base requirement is that submissions be ambitious, intelligent, and deftly crafted.
Reading Period: Sep 1 to May 31Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction -
Gigantic Sequins is print-based and biannual. Our black & white journal is known for its quality writing and its unique design/aesthetic. We accept work from unpublished writers in addition to those who have an already established voice. We...
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between literary vision and spiritual realities
Reading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction -
A magazine of literature, art, and new media published by the Master of Arts in Writing program at Rowan University.
Reading Period: Aug 1 to Dec 15Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction -
Glint Literary Journal celebrates innovation in style and voice. We welcome submissions in poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, hybrid genre, book reviews, and visual art from persons of diverse cultures, nationalities, and religions.
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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm chose “The Golden Key” to end their collection of fairy tales as a reminder that there is always more to come, an endless reserve of stories still yet untold. In the same spirit, The Golden Key seeks to publish poetry and...
Read moreReading Period: Jun 12 to Jul 31Subgenres: Cross-genre, Experimental, Flash Fiction, Literary Fiction, Prose Poetry -
GWM is a literary magazine in the form of a podcast aimed at giving the written word a voice. We like the immediate connection the listener can have with the art hearing it directly from the artist. Subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher to have issues...
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Desired: sincere, well-written, imaginative, unusual and/or innovative works that charm and carry. Gone Lawn is partial to odd animals.
Reading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Subgenres: Experimental, Flash Fiction, Graphic/Illustrated, Literary Fiction, Prose Poetry -
UAM MFA students solicit intriguing writing, art, book reviews, and photography from emerging and established authors.
Reading Period: Aug 1 to Apr 20Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction -
The Gravity of the Thing is an independent literary magazine dedicated to the publication of innovative and defamiliarized writing. We publish work that is aware of its literary form, writing that defamiliarizes in craft or content for an ...
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Grist: A Journal of the Literary Arts seeks high quality submissions from both emerging and established writers. We publish craft essays and interviews as well as fiction, nonfiction, and poetry—and we want to see the best work you have to offer...
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Founded in 1952, Grub Street is Towson University’s literary journal. Produced annually, we publish works of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and visual art.
Reading Period: Sep 1 to Jan 28Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction -
The Hamilton Stone Review is part of a movement of small, independent publishers and publications dedicated to distributing high quality fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. We intend to encourage writers, whether unpublished or established...
Read moreReading Period: Feb 15 to Mar 15Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative NonfictionSubgenres: Experimental, Feminist, LGBTQ Voices, Prose Poetry, Literary Fiction -
We publish poetry with mystical undertones, making religious imagery your own. We publish protest poems from the frontlines. We don't want timid or ranting verse. We want your heart, your love, your tenderness. We want you to learn to be honest...
Read moreReading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Genre: PoetrySubgenres: Experimental, Feminist, Flash Fiction, Love, Poetry, Prose Poetry -
Headmaster, the biannual art magazine for man-lovers, is published twice a year in an edition of 1,000. All work in Headmaster is assigned by the editors. While primarily a visual magazine, each issue of Headmaster features the work of 1-3...
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We are accepting submissions for our forthcoming Food Issue through April 15! Non-food-related submissions are still welcome and will be considered for future issues.
At Headway Quarterly, we believe that writing is recursive and...
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Hematopoiesis is the body's method of creating new blood cells. As a digital publication, our intention is to offer refuge to this process while disrupting dominant conversations on (dis)embodiment.
We come to you with questions: What is...
Read moreReading Period: Oct 1 to Dec 15Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative NonfictionSubgenres: Autobiography/Memoir, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, LGBTQ Voices -
Theme: GREEN. Deadline: 10th February 2020. Here Comes Everyone (HCE) is a literary magazine of poetry, fiction, articles & artwork based around topical & interesting themes. We aim to provide innovative content & an...
Read moreReading Period: Jan 8 to Feb 10Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
