Subgenres: Literary Fiction

Cimarron Review

One of the oldest quarterlies in the nation, Cimarron Review publishes work by writers at all stages of their careers, including Pulitzer and O. Henry prize winners, writers appearing in the Best American Series and the Pushcart... Read more

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

Apple Valley Review

The Apple Valley Review is an online literary journal. It is published twice annually, once in spring and once in fall. Each issue features a collection of poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. The goal of the journal is to... Read more

Reading Period: 
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Subgenres: 
Autobiography/Memoir, Creative Nonfiction, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Fiction, Flash Fiction, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Lyric Essay, Magical Realism, Narrative Nonfiction, Poetry, Prose Poetry, Regional, Short Fiction, Translation

AGNI

AGNI sees literature and the arts as integral to the broad, engaged conversation that underwrites a vital society. Their poets, storytellers, essayists, translators, and artists lift a mirror to nature and the social world. They seek... Read more

Reading Periods: 
Sep 1 to Dec 15
Jan 15 to May 31
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Subgenres: 
Autobiography/Memoir, Cross-genre, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Prose Poetry

Black Lawrence Press

Black Lawrence Press is an independent publisher of contemporary poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. They also publish the occasional translation from German. They hold open reading periods during the months of June and November. They also... Read more

Reading Periods: 
Jun 1 to Jun 30
Nov 1 to Nov 30
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Subgenres: 
Autobiography/Memoir, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Flash Fiction, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Prose Poetry, Translation

BOA Editions, Ltd.

BOA Editions publishes within four distinct series: the American Poets Continuum Series (previously published poets); the New Poets of America series (first-book poets via The A. Poulin, Jr. Poetry Prize); the American Reader... Read more

Reading Period: 
Apr 1 to May 31
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres: 
Cross-genre, Flash Fiction, Literary Fiction, Prose Poetry

Bottom Dog Press / Bird Dog Publishing

Bottom Dog Press / Bird Dog Publishing is a literary small press with five series: Midwest, Working Lives, Harmony, Memoirs, and Appalachian Writing. They’ve also done some America Zen books. Query online with a concise message describing your... Read more

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

Coffee House Press

Coffee House Press creates new spaces for audiences and artists to interact, inspiring readers and enriching communities by expanding the definition of what literature is, what it can do, and to whom it belongs. Read more

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Reading Periods: 
May 1 to May 31
Oct 1 to Oct 30
Temporarily closed to submissions
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Subgenres: 
Cross-genre, Experimental, Literary Fiction, Translation

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