BACK TO HOME PAGELIT UP MAGAZINE Lit Up Magazine is whatever you want it to be. Send them your music, photos, video’s, news and events, your writing, opinions, whatever. ABERRANT DREAMS Accepts submissions of short fiction of fantasy, science fiction and supernatural horror genres. Stories should have a solid plot, good character development and grab the reader’s attention quickly, be original and not a rehash of tired old themes. If you do draw from an old theme, add a twist to make it unique. Word count under 10,000 words. Response time 1 – 5 months. BOSTON REVIEW Do not consider previously published material. Submit through online submission form. Looking for fiction in which a heart struggles against itself, in which the messy unmanageable complexity of the world is revealed. Submissions under 4,000 words. Poetry submissions read between September 15 and May 15 each year. CHA: AN ASIAN LITERARY JOURNAL Dedicated to publishing quality creative works from and about Asia which are in English or translated into English. See submission dates and guidelines. Poetry: 1 to 4 poems; Fiction, creative non-fiction, drama and reviews: 1 to 2 pieces; 100 to 3000 words each. CLARKESWORLD MAGAZINE Online venue and chapbook series for short works of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, publishing 2 pieces of fiction per month. Pays 10¢ a word for works of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Will not consider stories longer than 4000 words or shorter than 1000 words. CONTRARY Submit using online submission form. Submit no more that 3 short works per issue. Check submission deadlines. 4 issues per year. Fiction no longer than 1500 words. Contributors paid for submissions. Based in Chicago. COYOTE WILD Speculative fiction magazine seeking submissions of science fiction, fantasy, horror or magical realism. Accept up to three poems in a batch from a single author. Send all three poems together as a single submission. Fiction submissions should be no longer than 10,000 words. Or 1000 words for flash fiction. CLOCKWISE CAT Clockwise Cat is a monthly literary webzine that features poetry, fiction, non-fiction (reviews, essays and political polemics), as well as visual art offerings. Check website for themes. PERIGEE Founded in May of 2003, Perigee has quickly grown to become one of the most exciting new art and literary web sites on the Internet. Published on a quarterly basis, Perigee features poetry, prose, and visual art. In addition, each issue contains feature articles on notable photographers, artists, poets, or writers. Submissions are considered year-round by a dedicated staff of writers, photographers and artists McSWEENEY'S Timothy Mcsweeney's Internet Tendency is an offshoot of Timothy McSweeney's quarterly concern, a journal created by nervous people in relative obscurity, and published four times a year. Submissions should only be sent via e.mail. Submission should be absolute maximum of 1500, ideally under 1000 words. Send in the body of an e.mail, and not as an attachment. Your name and phone number must be included in the e.mail. VULGATA MAGAZINE Seeks well written fiction that involve a strong fusion or form and content. Pay a $100 (Canadian) honorarium for first electronic publishing rights and the right to archive stories. Also looking for poetry that evokes the mysterious, the beautiful, the haunted, the sorrowful, the wonderful. Pay between $20-50 (Canadian) upon publication and ask for the right to archive your poem. 34th PARALLEL A new magazine that hopes to provide a platform to showcase new writers and artists' work. It’s goal is to focus as much on the writer as they do on the fiction and poetry the publish, working from the premise - since we are writers - that most writers are interested in what motivates other writers. Each issue contains interviews with featured writers in addition to their work. 400 WORDS Magazine and website of short-short nonfiction. (Kind of like "microfiction," but all first-person, and all true.) Each piece that appears in it is 400 words in length or shorter. It’s a literary magazine for people with short attention spans and over-abundant curiosity. Every issue of 400 Words covers a theme. FRONT PORCH Accepts submissions of short fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. Please read the appropriate genre’s guidelines below before submitting your work. Reading period extended to November 15 and response time is 1 – 2 months. All work submitted before or after these dates will not be considered. FLUTTER Publishes poetry filled with depth, emotion, wit, honesty, surrealism, and intelligence with a preference for free verse. No political or x-rated poems accepted. Monthly. THE AURORA REVIEW Seeks quality literary and artistic submissions pertaining to the human experience. Work submitted should elucidate some truth about the human condition, either on a personal or universal level, and must resonate emotionally and intellectually. ISTANBUL LITERARY REVIEW Accepts submissions of poetry and short stories as Word attachments. Visit website for publication deadlines. THE MUSE A community for writers and artists of all ages who post their works and give feedback to others, as well as contributing to TheMuse community and online magazine. TQR Washington based quarterly which accepts fiction of 4,000 - 12,000 words. TQR takes anything, from romance to speculative future tense obscurities. TQR publishes 3 works per quarter and pays $50 per published piece. NIDUS Accepts submissions of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction year-round. 5000 words maximum. Put ‘fiction,’ ‘poetry,’ or ‘creative non-fiction’ in subject line. Submit within word compatible attachment. DUSIE Submit 3-5 poems (in the body email or as attachment). For long poems submit up to 10 pages: long poems, poetic series, serials, collaborative work, translations &/ or mixed media pieces are especially sought after: Familiarise yourself with the journal before submitting. Email submissions with a short bio. No simultaneous submissions. ALBA Accepts original, previously unpublished submissions via email. Publish short poetry 12 or fewer lines in length (with occasional exceptions). Preference for free verse. Please include the word "SUBMISSION" (in caps) on the subject header of your email. All submissions must be included in the body of your email. Usual response time 4-6 weeks. ELECTRIC ACORN Ireland's premier online literary publication. Accepts submissions of poems and short fiction of any style, in English or French. Maximum two pieces of fiction. There is no formal limit to the number of poems you can submit, but please exercise your common sense in this regard. MENDA CITY REVIEW Bi-monthly which accepts submission of short stories, stand alone novel extracts of up to 8000 words. No unsolicited poetry, non-fiction or artwork. Published 6 times a year. THUGLIT Bi-monthly genre-specific mystery and noir website. Submit only one story per month of 5000 words or less. No Sci-Fi, Horror or Romance. Erotica (by way of sex) is okay, but PLEASE have violence, crime, murder, mayhem and chaos. AGNI AGNI publishes poetry, short fiction, and essays by emerging writers. The print magazine appears twice yearly, in spring and fall. The website grows weekly with postings of new online-only fiction, poetry, essays, reviews, and interviews. Welcome unsolicited manuscripts between September 1st and May 31st. CONVERGENCE JOURNAL Online zine looking for well crafted work with fresh images and a strong voice. Accepts submissions of art (up to 6 images – ideally with a common theme), poetry (5 poems max) and fiction (under 1000 words). No simultaneous submissions. See website for submission deadlines. LONG SHORT STORY Monthly e-zine that encourages new and emerging women writers by showcasing their best work. Although their primary focus is on promoting women writers, they also accept submissions from men. Each issue contains stories in a wide range of genres including true life, mystery, fantasy, comedy, romance. Also publish poetry and non-fiction, tips for writers, essays etc. DOUBLE DARE PRESS Encourage new talent and established artists to submit their fiction, nonfiction, poetry, photography, oil painting, comics and every imaginable manifestation of the artistic impulse will be featured in monthly instalments. POOR MOJO'S ALMANAC(K) A weekly literary journal seeking essays, stories and poems. Rants: one essay at a time. Fiction: one story at a time. Poetry: Submit 3-5 poems. No attachments. Just paste the text into the email. ABYSS & APEX Magazine which publishes the finest in speculative and imaginative fiction and poetry, with special attention to character-driven stories that examine the depths and heights of emotion and motivation from a broad variety of cultural and social perspectives. Will consider dark speculative fiction, but are not interested in horror, or anything with extremely graphic violent or sexual content or over-the-top gore. BYZARIUM Accepts original fiction in the fantasy, sci-fi and horror genres. Open to any sort of fantasy - slipstream, urban, historical, world-building - but ask that sci-fi centre around people more than technology. Submissions from 500 to 5,000 words in length. Payment $5 for stories up to 1,500 words in length, and $10 for all stories over that. ASTOUNDING TALES Quarterly E-zine devoted to Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror stories of up to 5000 words. Submissions should be made by e.mail or via the SMEERP submission form on website. THE GREEN SILK JOURNAL Literary ezine which accepts submissions of short stories, poetry, essays, book reviews, and may consider some creative nonfiction. Submissions within body of e.mail only. No attachments will be opened. LAIKA POETRY QUARTERLY Online quarterly poetry and short story journal that seeks to promote a literary counterculture. Publishes alternative poetry and short stories which rail against all literary elites whether conservative or post-modern. 99 BURNING Monthly which publishes dark fiction, Lit, poetry, horror, existentialism, twisted music, tunes, games, art. CRIMEWAVE Beautifully produces magazine which publishes superior, ground breaking short crime and mystery fiction. To read Marion Arnott’s review of Crimewave 8 here GLIMMER TRAIN Glimmer Train is a beautifully produced book-sized journal with a glossy colour cover. Everything about this magazine from the design to the contents points to uncompromising high standards. Anyone published in Glimmer Train ought to feel very pleased with themselves. Anyone rejected can console themselves that they were up against some very high quality writing. Read full review of Issue 56 here MIDNIGHT STREET Nominated in 2005 for the British Fantasy Society Award for Best Small Press. “Midnight Street is an award-winning magazine which focuses on horror, dark fantasy, science fiction, and slipstream.” To read Kara Kellar Bell’s full review of Issue #5 click here STORIE Storie addresses writing, investigating its most authentically innovative aspects. The aim is to present established—or still not—writers through previously unpublished texts accompanied by authors’ notes and interviews that explore writing techniques. Storie features unpublished (both in Italy and the rest of world) texts by contemporary writers. In 2003, STORIE was acknowledged as one of the 5 best international literary magazines, according to the American Writer’s Digest. TIN HOUSE A quarterly which publishes fiction, poetry and essays by new and established writers. Please submit one story or up to 5 poems at a time. See site for further submission details. DOG EAR New quarterly US-based literary journal that publishes poetry, fiction, art, plays, comics and anything of a literary nature. PHILADELPHIA STORIES Philadelphia Stories Magazine strives to publish the finest fiction, poetry, essays and art written by authors living in, or originally from, Pennsylvania, Delaware, or New Jersey. DREAMS THAT MONEY CAN BUY A new quarterly journal which aims to explore the possibilities of contemporary art, poetry, prose and political satire. DTMCB is intended as a cultural detox; and aims to remind one that a turned page can offer more than a new accessory idea, or a reaffirmation of your innate superiority in the face of irony. THE SAVAGE KICK LITERARY MAGAZINE UK based quarterly of raw and passionately honest short stories. These tend to be in the sleazy line, and deal with viewpoints very much outside the mainstream. Dan Fante features in the first issue, as does Mark SaFranko. Accept submissions that meet their criteria and also pay for the (very rare) work that is accepted into the magazine. It is not ideal for new writers, unless you have a very distinctive voice. ANTIMUSE Monthly mix of fiction, poetry and humour with a dash of blasphemy thrown in for good measure. GOODIE MAGAZINE Goodie Magazine was started in 1999 to celebrate authenticity and originality in whatever manifestation those qualities appear. Panther Books began in 2001. A natural accompaniment to the magazine, Panther was created to publish works by Goodie Magazine subjects, the latest by the great Beat poet, Marty Matz. THE SEEKER: A GLASGOW LITERARY REVIEW New quarterly literary magazine edited by staff on the Glasgow University Creative Writing course. Though base in Scotland, The Seeker is far from exclusively Scottish in focus. Rather, its attention will wander as near or far to home as its contributors care to lead it. Poetry can be of any length or style and prose submissions must be under 3000 words. Click title for more details. BARFING FROG Where the absurd meets the unthinkable DISLOCATE Dislocate is committed to publishing high-quality work in many different styles and forms. We publish both established and emerging writers in each of the three genres — fiction, nonfiction, and poetry — in which University of Minnesota students specialize. Each issue publishes an interview with a featured, alongside a selection of his or her work. JOURNAL OF MODERN POST Swedish journal specially interested in non-fiction, travelogues, letters that are informative and entertaining to read. Also like photographs of letters, postcards, something interesting you've received in the mail. Please try to keep files reasonably small. LITVISION LitVision is an open community for writers and readers to stop by and have some fun! Our crew works in a down-to-earth, humorous style, providing individualized feedback to our writers. Were energetic about shaking the literary tree and seeing what falls. Published monthly, Litvision accepts submissions of fiction, poetry, personal non-fiction, photos/artwork. MONDAY NIGHT Annual journal of literature and art that publishes short fiction, essays and poetry with an edge - something to make them want to sit up and want to read more. Looking for new and emerging writers from across the country and around the world. Recently published work by Ishle Yi Park, Maw Shein Win, Sharon Colem. Website features work published in the journal and other examples of writing they like. HEAT CITY LITERARY REVIEW New bi-annual literary magazine, based in Massachusetts, that publishes short fiction, quick fiction, poetry & anything else they like, alongside photographs. First issue is free and online. Subsequent issues will be available at varying degrees, both online and in print. THE 3RD PAGE Journal of Ongrowing Natures featuring contemporary literature and imagery from international artists. WHIM'S PLACE The Whim's Place mission is to provide an eclectic mix of fiction and non-fiction in an attempt to entertain and occasionally educate an ever-growing audience. On a bi-monthly basis, Whim's Place will feature one Guest Fact or Fiction. The Fact can be opinion, essay, article, etc. Try to keep it under 2,000 words. The Fiction is limited to short stories to under 2,500 words. WHISTLING SHADE Saint Paul-based literary newspaper founded in 2001, which publishes quarterly in both print and online. Seeks poetry, short stories, essays, reviews and cartoons for upcoming issues. Emphasis on mainstream and literary. Short stories can be anywhere from very short to 10,000 words. Essays should surround writers or literary works; profiles of contemporary writers are very much welcome. They pay $10 for short stories and essays, and $5 for poety and short shorts (stories under 1000 words). No reprints please. Simultaneous submissions are okay, just let them know. Don't submit more than 5 poems or 1 story at a time. Open for submissions year round. ZACATECAS Currently accepting submissions of short fiction and poetry, en inglés o español; polished, powerful work with a contemporary feel that's well-written and genuine. Fiction or poetry should be sent in the body of an e-mail along with a short (approx. 40 words) bio. Send no more than one story or 3-5 poems at a time. Simultaneous submissions are fine but please let them know right away if the piece is accepted elsewhere. AVATAR REVIEW An online review that seeks to display the highest quality writing and visual art. Their purpose is to provide exposure to authors and artists and give temporary shelter to their work. They believe in money for art and will shamelessly promote artists' work in the hope it can be sold. They publish poetry, short fiction, essays, visual art and prose poems. AMARILLO BAY Amarillo Bay publish the highest quality fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction written in English anywhere in the world. Their editors will consider submissions from both unpublished and established writers. They prefer mainstream literary fiction but will also consider genre fiction with literary merit and poetry in any form that makes effective use of imagery. Issues are available the first Monday of February, May, August, and November. SMOKE LONG QUARTERLY US based, bi-monthly magazine which publishes flash fiction under a thousand words. Tends toward writing that more mainstream lit mags won’t consider, i.e., doesnt shy away from sex, but at the same time isnt purely an erotica zine. Voice and honesty are important. THE HOLD The Hold prides itself in presenting to its readers the best contemporary writing on the internet from well-known established authors to the budding new writer/poet. All spots are currently filled but they are accepting new submissions on a limited basis for future consideration. Prose, poetry, art, rants, columns: 1-2 pieces at a time which should be sent in the body of the e-mail or as attachments. VERSAL The only literary magazine of its kind in the Netherlands, Versal publishes new poetry, prose, essays, and art. Versal publishes both known and new voices gathered from around the globe. wordsinhere is a non-profit organization working in the Netherlands to build on and showcase its international poetic landscape. Versal plays an important role by bringing writing from around the world into the living rooms of the Netherlands, and by exporting poetry and prose made there to other countries. THE SUMMERSET REVIEW New York based literary journal released quarterly on the 15th of March, June, September, and December. Founded in 2002, the journal is a not-for-profit, zero-revenue Internet publication devoted to the review and publication of unsolicited short stories and essays. Writers are invited to submit literary short stories and essays of up to 8,000 words, particularly lighter stories and essays that are insightful without being instructional. They are currently not accepting poetry. SABLE A 132 page black and white international publication, for writers of colour, produced by S.A.K.S. Media. Sable believes that there should be no phyiscal boundaries to people of colour to dialogue and collaborate in order to build stronger global and sustainable communities. It provides a space for new writers to showcase their work and receive critical feedback in their chosen written language of expression. It provides readers with an opportunity to read new work by published and unpublished authors and provides useful and interesting literary information in a format that is aesthetically as important as the written word. BLUE FIFTH REVIEW The purpose of BFR is to present a variety of writers and artists, both established and new, to a broad audience. The editors’ tastes are eclectic. Poetry and artwork that takes chances, that shows the unexpected is a welcomed plus, but all forms—both traditional and experimental —are necessary. This forum seeks a community of writers and who know their own voices, who listen to the muse and let their pens weep. TATTOO HIGHWAY A journal of prose, poetry and art, which seeks submission of short fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and graphics for Issue #9, Summer/Fall 2004, between March 15 and June 1, 2004. They welcome hypertext and Flash media submissions. There is no theme for the "Open Spaces" issue. Upcoming themes: Summer/Fall 2004, "Signs & Signals," Winter/Spring 2005, "Gridlock." Also check out the Picture Worth 500 Words contest where you are asked to write 500 words of prose or poetry on a selected image. SMARTISH PACE Welcome unsolicited submissions but strongly suggest that you read selections from a recent issue of Smartish Pace, or at least some of the sample work displayed on this site, before submitting. Submit no more than 6 poems. Please type your poems on one side of the page only. Type your name, address, e-mail and phone (preferred) in an upper corner of each poem that you submit. Poems of any length, style and subject matter considered. A cover letter and bio is required (see site for more details) They do not consider previously published poems unless you receive permission from the Editor before submitting. MAD HATTERS' REVIEW ZOETROPE: All Story A quarterly literary publication founded by Francis Ford Coppola in 1997 to explore the intersection of story and art, fiction and film. Zoetrope concentrates on short fiction, neither accepting nor publishing screenplays or treatments - only stories and one-act plays. Anyone interested in submitting work should do so through the website's Virtual Studio Story Workshop, where they will receive valuable feedback from other writers and be considered for publication by the magazine. The Virtual Studio is a lively community where thousands of filmakers, writers and artists communicate and collaborate daily. Membership is free. This is an absolute dream of a lit mag. It's wonderful to see a successful film director being so pro-active regarding new writing and the design of the site and magazine is almost too cool for school. At the very least, go for a wander round the virtual studio. Great stuff! THE PEDESTAL MAGAZINE Currently seeking submissions (which they pay for) of poetry, ranging from the highly experimental to the traditionally formal. Send up to six (6) poems; fiction of all sorts, including literary, experimental, and science fiction. Send one piece at a time; academic/scholarly works, works that focus on issues of aesthetics, psychology, philosophy, and religion, as well as pieces of creative non-fiction and personal essays; book reviews; interviews etc. They do not accept previously published work, unless specifically requested; however, they will accept simultaneous submissions THE MUSE APPRENTICE GUILD The MAG is an international literary review with co-editors/liaisons in over 45 countries and hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide. They represent writers in all genres with an emphasis on work that defies categorisation. The MAG is not so much a literary review as a literary festival, presenting the work of the most imaginative and innovative writers from all over the world. TEN THOUSAND MONKEYS Creativity is the most important criteria for submission approval. M10K seek content that will keep them reading or watching or listening. They invite you to offend, delight, terrify, challenge, inform them, not bore them. If you feel you are up to the task, please send the fruits of your labours to the appropriate M10K editor with an email address you'd like to get feedback sent to (if different from the return email address), and a few sentence bio of your inner monkey, following the submission guidelines on the site THE FIDDLEHEAD Canada's longest living literary journal, The Fiddlehead is published four times a year at the University of New Brunswick. First published in 1945, The Fiddlehead is known as a WHO'S WHO in Can. Lit. Many - now well-known - writers have found their first home on their pages. They publish short stories, poems, book reviews, and a small number of personal essays. They also sponsor an annual writing contest and award two prizes of $1,000 each. WILLOW LAKE PRESS Willow Lake Press is an online showcase for new and established authors and artists. They strive to present the most current themes and attitudes in poetry, fiction, music and the arts. If you would like your work to be considered for online publishing then you may submit it via email. Please include your name, email address, and fiction category BORN MAGAZINE Born Magazine is an experimental venue marrying literary arts and interactive media. Original projects are brought to life every three months through creative collaboration between writers and artists
THE MALAHAT REVIEW The One of Canada’s leading literary journals, established in 1967. Published quarterly, the journal presents international and contemporary works of poetry and fiction, and reviews of new publications by Canadian authors. Dedicated to excellence in writing, their aim is to discover promising new writers and publish their work alongside that of the best established writers, to present work accurately and attractively to readers, and to increase awareness of Canadian writing in general. 42OPUS 42opus is a digital literary arts journal that seeks not only to present the finest in contemporary literature, art, and design, but also to explore and to press the growth of experimental and collaborative digital works that variously combine literature, art, and design. TARPAULIN SKY Now in its second year of online publication, Tarpaulin Sky appears quarterly and offers poetry, prose, and trans-genre work from both emerging and well known authors. The look of every issue is unique, styled after the work of a featured artist. Previous contributors include Elena Georgiou, Barry Gifford, Amy King, Fred Muratori. Submissions are accepted year round via email, post and snail mail  Literary magazine which accepts submissions of short stories under 2500 words for consideration for upcoming issues. THE DREAM PEOPLE The Dream People is an online literary journal run in association with Eraserhead Press which publishes absurd, surreal, experimental fiction, poetry, plays, interviews and essays that care little for the sensibilities of convention. Fiction should be 100 to 3000 words although longer works may be considered. Two stories and up to five poems considered at a time. Include a brief author biog with your work. BLOC Bloc is a writers and writing site, written, designed, edited and managed by postgraduate professional writers at Falmouth College of Arts, Cornwall. Bloc is a one-stop resource for writers and people interested in writing and provides news, advice and information about writing. It is also a showcase for new writing talent that welcomes contributions from external writers. Check out their submissions page for current themes and submission guidelines MONKEY KETTLE Milton Keynes-based 32-page A5 poetry magazine and website which also publishes sub-culture prose, short stories in serial form, photos, artwork, articles, and anything else pretty much that they can get in a two-dimensional magazine or onto a many-dimensional webpage. THE ADIRONDACK REVIEW Established in 2000, the Adirondack Review is an independent on-line quarterly of literature and the arts published by Black Lawrence Press, dedicated to publishing quality poetry, fiction, artwork, and photography, as well as interviews, articles, book reviews, and film reviews, as well as French and German translations. Check submission guidelines for each genre before submitting.  12gauge.com, originally known as 12-Gauge Review, debuted on November 15, 1995 as a literary quarterly designed to feature the works of the Brooklyn writers' group. Since then 12gauge has evolved into a project where extraordinary writers and artists from around the globe share their visions. Despite changes since first appearing in print form and evolving onto the Web, 12gauge has always remained true to its original aim: to publish powerful and eloquent fiction and poetry from Brooklyn and beyond. CURRENT ACCOUNTS The magazine of Bank Street Writers, Bolton, Lancs. Publishes poetry, prose fiction and non-fiction by members of the group and by other writers from around the world. £2.00 per issue, published twice yearly. Submissions welcome, payment one complimentary copy of the issue in which work appears. Click title for more info. STICKMAN REVIEW Online literary journal which publishes and seeks previously unpublished stories and poems whose first purpose is literary. They consider all mainstream and experimental literary fiction and poetry, but are very unlikely to publish genre fiction (Westerns, Romance, Horror, Science-Fiction, Mystery, etc.), unless the story transcends the typical requirements of that genre. Non-fiction in the form of literary essays, interviews, memoirs and/or personal narratives, plus all forms of art that can be rendered digitally, including illustrations, graphic art, paintings, photography (both black & white and color), sculpture and ceramics. NORTHWORDS A magazine of fiction, poetry and reviews from the north of Scotland, with an interest in the visual arts and an eye on the rest of the world. It publishes experimental work as well as the more established forms. The web site features samples from present and previous issues as well as a complete translation into Standard English, or Scots if appropriate, of the Gaelic Section. ONE STORY One Story is a literary magazine that contains, simply, one story. Approximately every three weeks, subscribers are sent One Story in the mail, the theory being that short stories should be read on their own and not sandwiched between each other. First two trial issues free to subscribers. FAULTLINE University of California, Irvine's Pushcart Prize-winning journal. Faultline publishes new poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction and artwork in an annual spring issue, and features the work of emerging and established writers from the U.S. and abroad UNLIKELY STORIES Excellent literary site featuring art, fiction, articles, poetry, interviews, novel extracts, politics, edited by Jonathan Penton
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DEAD DRUNK DUBLIN Online magazine about furthering the creative spirit in full diversity. Open to all forms of art and expression, regardless of style or genre. The only creative guide is universal - explore the boundaries of experience & push the doors of perception. Submissions should be gathered into one file, together with your full name and contacts at top, plus a short introduction about yourself and your work. FARRAGO’S WAINSCOT Open to all themes, styles, and content, though the presence of the strange, bizarre, or uncanny (in some form) is a must. Pay $20 for worldwide electronic rights, which revert to the author after three months. Fiction: 2,000–8,000 words; poetry - submit up to 6 poems at a time. ROSEBUD Dedicated to creative prose, poetry and visual art is available at over 1000 bookstores in the US, Canada and Great Britain. Published in April, August and December they publish short stories, poetry and an occasional essay. For stories or articles, Rosebud currently pays a flat fee of $25.00, and three issues. Rosebud pays for poems in issues only: Open to outside submissions. SUCCOUR MAGAZINE Twice-yearly journal seeking fiction, poetry and artwork submissions for themed issues (see website for details.) Succour has regional editors in London, Brighton, Exeter and Manchester who scour the contemporary writing scene to uncover the new writers who will be the literary stars of tomorrow. Themes can be interpreted in any way. Maximum word count is 3000. THE AMERICAN DRIVEL REVIEW Submit up to five pages of previously-unpublished work via post or electronic mail. Submissions accepted year-round. Reading time is one to three months. Simultaneous submissions are discouraged. All conceivable forms and genres of humorous literature and black-and-white artwork are welcome. SIDEBROW An online & print journal dedicated to innovation & collaboration - seeks fiction, poetry, art, essay, ephemera, found text, & academia, as well as creative response to current posts and ongoing projects. Submissions to Sidebrow are evaluated both as stand-alone set pieces & as points of departure for establishing multi-authored/multi-genre works. Submissions that re-imagine, depart from, or explore the interstices between posted pieces are highly encouraged. BLACK BIRO A website devoted to some of the very best contemporary writing in the Black Biro is an online journal created by literary enthusiasts and dedicated to showcasing the freshest poetry and prose from Nigeria, Africa, and the rest of the world. BORDERS WRITERS FORUM A website devoted to some of the very best contemporary writing in the Scottish Borders. The Borders Writers Forum is a Borders wide group that organizes readings/workshops and showcases members work. New members are very welcome. HOUSTON LITERARY REVIEW Seeks the best in poetry and short fiction from writers living in the Houston metroplex, Texas and beyond. Dedicated to revealing to the global community that Houston, and the great state of Texas is home to some of the best modern and post-modern writers. Each issue features writers of various styles, but work to promote continuity in those styles. GUD MAGAZINE Publish work in any genre, plus artwork, factual articles, and interviews. Will publish something as short as 20 words or as long as 15,000 words, as long as it grabs them. Download submission form from their website. THE QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF FOOD AND CAR POEMS An opportunity to showcase your favourite recipes, hobbies and areas of expertise in classical poetic verse. Only looking for poetry that informs - no emotional expression of any kind. Poems do not need to be about food and cars. They can be how-to poems, snippets of biographies, job descriptions, stories (as long as they aren't love stories) lists of interesting facts... No free verse, love poems or metaphors. SAGE OF CONSCIOUSNESS Sage of Consciousness is an international online e-zine that does not fear delving into alternate genres of writing and artistic expression. This magazine is about expression, about being new, fresh, and alive with talent. Check website for themes. MOMENTUM US-based quarterly which features new and established authors both online and in print with a best of book once a year in the works. Accepts flash fiction, short stories, poetry, non-fiction articles, chapters from soon to be released books, novellas (considered). CAUTIONARY TALE Publish well written short fiction, under 500 words. Like first person, non-fiction narratives, especially of the "What I Did Last Summer" genre. In general, like absurdities, oddities & miscellaneous drivel - as long as it’s engaging. THE ARGOTIST ONLINE Please submit poetry that is not merely prose written in short lines. Try to put connotation and ambiguity over denotation and precision of meaning. Insert "Poetry submission" in the subject line of your email and include a brief biography. If you get no reply within two weeks of your submission then assume that it has not been accepted. WORD FOR/WORD Seeks submissions of poetry, prose, poetics, critical work, reviews and visuals. Poems – 3-6, prose between 50 and 2000 words. Include biog and publishing history. No previously published work. Allow 1-3 months for response. APOCRYPHALTEXT Seek to publish poets with distinct voices/visions. The idiosyncratic and downright ornery are welcome. Previously unpublished. Submit up to 7 poems in the body of an email (no attachments please). Response time 1 month THE SQUARE TABLE Accepts submissions of original fiction regarding family, relationships, life. No genre and no sex/drug/party shock stories. Also accepts food / travel / personal stories, reviews, interviews etc. FILLING STATION Encourages submissions of all forms of original and previously unpublished contemporary writing (poetry, fiction, one-act plays, essays). Submissions should include the author's name, address, telephone number, fax, e-mail and short biography. Payment is a 1-year subscription. BARRELHOUSE Seeks submission of fiction from new and established writers, as well as essays and interviews on everything from art to music to reality television. No previously published work. Submit only one piece at a time. Accept simultaneous submissions as long as you let them know. COE REVIEW Annual literary magazine of poetry and fiction. Young editors who like edgy, quirky, strange, and new. Anything titled "untitled" gets tossed. Simultaneous submissions are ok. No inspirational poetry. No genre fiction. No porn. Otherwise, anything goes. HER CIRCLE EZINE Quarterly ezine that explores the feminine experience in the world community and features fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and personal essays on topics related to women and cross-culturalism. BUST DOWN THE DOOR AND EAT ALL THE CHICKENS Seeks stories of an absurdist or surrealist nature between 2000 to 5000 words that do not fit comfortably within any genre. The editors have peculiar tastes and recommend that you read an issue before sending your work. No multiple submissions or reprints. Each issue also features one poet or micro fiction writer. Micro fiction (100 words and under). Poetry (under 15 lines). See site for further guidelines. SHIMMER Quarterly speculative fiction magazine seeking submissions of speculative fiction, broadly defined. More concerned with compelling stories than with genre boundaries. Like unusual stories, told with strong ideas, strong plot, and strong character development. Favour stories that are dark, funny, strange, or all three. GERTRUDE JOURNAL Annual literary and arts publication showcasing the creative talents of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight supportive writers and artists. Gertrude accepts manuscripts from new and established writers. Subject matter is open and need not be lesbigay-specific. MALLEABLE JANGLE Web-based poetry quarterly which seeks to publish quality poetry and related articles. Looking for new, original work that sings in a different way. Although based in Australia Malleable Jangle is produced with an International outlook and encourages writers from around the world to submit their best work. FACETS Seeks submissions of original, unpublished poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Fiction 5000 words max / non-fiction, essay, memoir 5000 words max / poetry – 3 pages max. Will not consider more than 5 poems from any one author at a time. EPICENTRE Literary periodical based in Riverside, California which accepts submissions of poetry, short-stories, essays, and artwork and is open to a wide variety of styles and subjects and appreciate the non-depressing. Please limit yourself to five pieces per submission. GANGWAY Online bi-lingual lit mag for contemporary literature from Australia and Austria and the community of expat writers living abroad, which welcomes submissions on selected themes. Published March, June, September and December with deadline usually a fortnight ahead of publication. E-BYCH A new literary magazine for short stories, novels and poetry. Open to everyone with writing competitions, cartoons etc and with opportunities for writers and critics to voice their opinions on Wales and its literature. MANNEQUIN ENVY QUARTERLY Seeks innovative, quality submissions of poetry, flash fiction and visual arts that get to the point without just painting a pretty picture. Improvisation, innovation, quirky-ness, non-linear thinking, raw, brave, real, crazy mother flippin' stuff if you have it, send it! Erotic poetry a particular favourite of the editor. DUOTROPE'S DIGEST A database of over 450 current markets for short fiction and poetry. Use the site to search for fiction markets that may make a fine home for that short story or poem you just finished to explore the rest of what Duotrope's Digest offers. CEZANNE'S CARROT Quarterly which publishes fiction (100-3,000 words), Creative nonfiction (100-3,000 words), poetry, and visual art that explores spiritual, transformational, visionary, or contemplative themes. FICTIONVILLE Monthly magazine which publishes flash fiction and poetry by various authors. Submissions welcome. Stories by locals, furiners, and studentia. APPLE VALLEY REVIEW Each issue of this bi-annual online literary journal features a collection of beautifully crafted poetry, short fiction, and essays. THE PURPLE JOURNAL Paris-based magazines with English translation which publishes essays, stories, reports, portraits, chronicles, photographs. Much of the work featured is written in present tense with a focus on the world here and now, on reality, and on the tiniest details of that reality LIBBON Twice-yearly UK-based magazine which features 10 fully illustrated short stories per issue. Short stories generally from left field from new authors. For review of Issue 1 click here THE SALT FLATS ANNUAL Publishes fiction, nonfiction, experimental, poetry and art that explore a strong sense of place in the real or imagined landscape. Taking its name from Utah’s dazzling white salt plain, The Salt Flats Annual strives to publish established and emerging writers and artists that engage, challenge, provoke, and entertain. 63 CHANNELS An E-zine dedicated to poetry, fiction, art and music, with Articles, interviews and more. Updated bi-monthly. All submissions welcome INK & ASHES Chicago-based quarterly which features poetry, creative non-fiction, essays and visual art that details, records, questions, explains, and otherwise beautifully documents and explores the human experience. JMWW Baltimore-based quarterly journal of fiction, short fiction, poetry and essays. Editor will work with an author on a submission if she feels it has potential. Fiction submissions generally receive some type of feedback; poetry submissions less frequently. MUSTACHIOED New Orleans based quarterly online journal for poetry, fiction, and art. CHIMERA REVIEW Chimera Review is an online journal that publishes original poetry, fiction, essays and visual arts and aims to present a unique group of writers and artists (experimental to approachable, established to emerging) who depict contemporary existence with insight, intelligence and creativity SUBTLE TEA SubtleTea is an art site leaning toward the written word. Submissions of worthy poetry, prose, essays, visual art, and reviews for consideration and welcomed. Editions premiere online every 2 months - and the audience is always growing. ABALONE MOON US magazine which comes out 2-4 times a year and is an eclectic online poetry and arts journal featuring both established and emerging poets and artists. URBAN HIKER Write your story any length up to 2,000 words, or tell it in a poem or in drawings. If your story is accepted, the magazine may ask to borrow memorabilia or photographs to reproduce them in the magazine. Also be prepared to submit a photo. Stories in first voice, poetry and drawings accepted. SUBSIDE ZINE German-based a quarterly online magazine of mind travelling. Their aim, with each issue, is to offer a quality collection of unique journeys to different subcontinents. They also aim to have an international mix of authors. Submission details are on the site. PN REVIEW Launched as a twice-yearly hardback in 1972, PN Review in its A4 paperback format now appears six times a year and includes an editorial, letters, news, articles, interviews, features, poems, translations, and a substantial book review section. PN Review is edited by Michael Schmidt FRSL. THE MAKATA A succinct monthly publication that features all forms and styles of poetry in English and other Philippine languages whose main purpose is to publish online a diverse and creative array of works to promote emerging poets. Include e.mail address, brief biog and url of own site (if applicable) along with up to 5 poems (maximum length – 40 lines excluding title.) RATTLE Rattle features poetry, translations, reviews, essays and interviews. It does not feature previously published work or simultaneous submissions. Prefer shorter poems, under 38 lines and several poems should be sent, rather than a single piece. Essays must be within 2000 words and poetry reviews, 375 words or less. TOASTED CHEESE Toasted Cheese accepts submissions of previously unpublished fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry. Their focus is on quality of work, therefore the number of pieces published in each issue will vary. Quality writing is the foremost criterion for submitted work. They encourage submissions from innovative writers in all genres. Stories must be able to stand on their own. No "excerpts" or "chapters" unless they read like finished stories in and of themselves. No fan fiction. Word limit: 500 - 5,000 words. FRIGG MAGAZINE Currently considering submissions of three or more flashes (up to 1,000 words each), one story (6,000 words maximum), or no more than five poems (less than 500 words each) pasted into the body of one e-mail. No attachments. If the work has been, or is due to be published elsewhere (online or in print), state when and where it appeared/will appear. Reponse time is about two weeks to three months. FLASHQUAKE An independent, quarterly, web-based publication that focuses on works of flash fiction, flash nonfiction (memoirs, essays, creative nonfiction, humor) and short poetry. Aims to provide a top quality paying venue for literary writers. Flashquake defines "flash" as fiction and nonfiction of less than 1000 words in length. However, they admire brevity and will receive shorter works favorably. For poetry, their maximum limit is 35 lines per poem. They have no specific guidelines for prose poetry; it must be under the 1000 word limit. Study submission guidelines on site before sending work. MODERN DRUNKARD MAGAZINE Magazine run by a group of functional alcoholics based primarily in Denver, CO. Included in their ranks are published novelists, filmmakers, English gentlemen, barflies, punk rock musicians, comedians, outright dastards and admitted boozeheads. Accept submissions of poetry, fiction and articles relating to drinking. Their aim is to return drinking to the glorious Rat Pack/Jackie Gleason Era. Great site to browse with a bottle. FORBIDDEN FRUIT Seeks submissions of well-written, original slash (ie homoerotic) fiction with interesting plots and characters. Any style or genre is fine as long as it's stimulating, entertaining and at least mildly erotic! FF can't afford to pay for stories they publish, but are happy to put a link back to your own website and/or include a brief biography to help publicise your work. Also accept articles and artwork. See site for more details. MEGAERA A quarterly lit rag which features short Fiction, poetry, and art. Issues are published on the 1st of March, June, September, and December. Writers grant one time publishing rights and retain full rights to their own work. Previously published work is acceptable, but unpublished work is preferred. All submissions should contain "Submission" in the subject line. Visit site for more details. GOING DOWN SWINGING Publishes the freaky-coolest and thought-provokingest, freshest, jivest, hippest and newest in contemporary prose, poetry, spoken word and comics. They have no preference regarding content or genre - they're interested in all points of view and any subject matter. They'd love to see what you've come up with, but before you fling your work their way, check out the guidelines on the website. Submissions are open between April 1 & June 30 each year. Submissions sent outside these dates will be returned. KEN*AGAIN A quarterly, nonprofit e-zine presenting a hearty, eclectic mix of prose, poetry, art and photography: accessible, obscure, soothing, disturbing. Welcomes original submissions with a word limit of 2,500 words, including a biog of no more that 150 words. Please send submission within the body of an e.mail with: "ken*again submission." In the subject line. QUARTER AFTER EIGHT Annual literary journal devoted to the exploration of prose in all its permutations. They welcome work that directly challenges the conventions of language, style, voice, or idea in the prose form. They also publish non-traditional fiction, sudden fiction, prose poetry, creative and critical non-fiction, interviews, letters, memoirs, translations, and drama. In its aesthetic commitment to diverse prose forms, QAE remains a unique publication among contemporary literary magazines.  LODESTAR REVIEWAn quarterly online journal of the finest gay, lesbian, and queer literature which welcome submissions from established and up and coming les bi gay trans writers of every nation. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work are not accepted. Please send no more than 5 poems at a time. Please submit up to 3 short stories and/or novel excerpts at a time. If your work is longer than 5,000 words, please query first. VALPARAISO POETRY REVIEW Presents new, emerging, and well-known voices in contemporary poetry alongside one another, and offers another opportunity for more readers to discover young or established poets whose writings deserve an even larger audience. The review accepts submissions of unpublished or previously published poems, book reviews, author interviews, and essays about poetry or poetics which have not appeared online and for which the rights belong to the author. If a submission has been previously published in a print journal or book, the original publication must be identified to insure proper credit. THE GOD PARTICLE Now accepting submissions during the first fifteen days of March, June, September and December. Writers whose work suits the journal should mark their calendars and send submissions during these periods. In turn, TGP promise to respond by the end of the month to all submissions sent within a submission period. TGP publish pieces related to science, physics, metaphysics and religion; and they publish work that has little or nothing to do with those areas. Submissions should be sent within the body of an e.mail. THE POETRY SUPER HIGHWAY The Poetry Super Highway Welcomes all submissions of poetry for Featured Poet of the Week consideration. You should submit a few shorter pieces, or one long one, along with a bio of any length which includes what city you live in. Submissions are incomplete without bio and city information. Paste text of poems and bio into the body of an e-mail, please no attachments. Please do not send poetry double spaced. If you are pasting from a word processor, please edit out the extra spaces between each line. Previous publications / simultaneous submissions are fine, but please not if published elsewhere on the internet (except for your personal website.) STICK YOUR NECK OUT A volunteer confederation of authors, artists and their friends who want to help make new work, by novices and experienced professionals alike, more widely known via their website. Online since Mar. 1, 2001, they publish artistic and literary works on all subjects in almost any category—anything that is apt to be attractive to the web visitor and that evinces a love of the arts and language. TRIBAL SOUL KITCHEN Tribal Soul Kitchen is updated irregularly. Subject matter/genre is wide open, with few exceptions. The editors welcome a broad cross section of styles, viewpoints, and philosophies. However, they don’t publish anything they feel places them in legal jeopardy, such as porn. They are looking for poetry, fiction, articles, reviews, and art/photography and claim One Time Online Rights. Your work will be published in the appropriate section of the zine for approximately 2 to 3 months, then archived. Reprints accepted. They do their best to reply within 2 weeks. Enquire if you haven’t heard back in 6 weeks. DEFENESTRATION An online humor magazine that publishes funny things on a monthly basis. They accept prose, poetry, essays, visual media, and anything else their creaky site will support! The site is updated monthly. Submissions will be accepted year-round, by email only. They will reply within six weeks. Send poems and shorter prose in the body of the email. If it's really long, you may send as an attachment, but if they get a virus from you they will be so pissed. GUT CULT A biannually published, web-based literary periodical that publishes works of excellence and assumes that excellence is always the offspring of experimentation. In this sense, GutCult is an experimental literary journal. GutCult welcomes submissions from artists at any point in their careers  REALLY SMALL TALK The place for New Yorkers who are not the talk of the town. Maybe you've visited for a day. Maybe you've lived there for a lifetime. Either way, send them really small stories about funny, overlooked,or dire moments in New York. The smallest story so far has been one word. They don't go much larger than one hundred, but will bend almost any rule they make if they like something. THE DIAGRAM An electronic journal of text and art, that seeks and publishes interesting text, images, sound, and new media. Art and writing that demonstrates interaction; the processes of things, both inner and outer; how certain functions are accomplished; how things become. How they expire. How they move or churn, or stand. They prefer electronic submissions and endeavour to respond within 2 months.  Monthly online magazine that focuses on writing; the edgy, the autobiographical, the mind-numbing. It’s about addiction and overcoming it (or not.) Alcoholism and battling it (or not.) Mental illnesses. Torments that force thought on paper for needed release. Psychiatric sessions, journals, confessions, purging…  GRANTA Granta magazine publishes new writing—fiction, personal history, reportage and inquiring journalism—four times a year. It also publishes documentary photography. Every issue contains at least 256 pages in paperback book format; special issues, such as those on India, London and (most recently) Australia, can be up to 100 pages more.  Perihelion aim to publish the best in contemporary poetry and poetry translations. They publish articles, reviews and interviews that provide insights into the theory, style and content of contemporary poetry. Submissions must be unpublished and sent in the body of your email message. No attachments are accepted without prior query. Please include a short bio. PULP.NET Excellent online magazine of new short fiction and fiction reviews. Each month it publishes three new short stories by established and rising new authors and welcomes fiction/reviews/comments via a very easy to use submission format. Payment for selected stories of each issue - £100. 120 word reviews of recently published books also accepted. Also run themed workshops to encourage submissions. NARRATIVITY Narrativity is a discussion forum for the articulation of ideas about theory-based narrative. A meeting place in which writers develop a critical discourse on uses of narrative in their own and others' work, based on participation and feedback. BOOKS & STUFFLoads more lit links on the Books section of the site, where you can also find details of small presses, e-zines, events, writing opportunities, campaigns, writing competitions, radical bookshops, reviews etc. Encourage work to be submitted by post, unless commissioned. All submissions must be accompanied by an SAE - poetry: no longer than 800 lines - short stories, features, memoirs, critical articles: no more than 5,000 words - reviews: generally no longer than 2,000 words. Click logo for more info. THE RED WHEELBARROW The Red Wheelbarrow is a magazine of poetry and opinion. They publish a mixture of new work by established and less well known writers - professional writers, St Andrews' residents, students, beginners (the good ones). Click title for more details and submission instructions. CHAIN Since 1993, Chain has published a yearly issue of writing and art gathered loosely around a topic. The topic serves as an editorial limit and changes the question asked of each piece submitted from "is this a great piece of art" to "does this piece of art say something about the topic that is not already known." This makes Chain a little rougher around the edges, a little less aesthetically predictable. Chain welcomes submissions from readers. CARVE MAGAZINE Carve Magazine is a bimonthly online magazine publishing literary fiction, which publishes 10-12 short stories every edition. Also the home of the Raymond Carver Short Story Award, one of the world's premier writing contests OPHELIA'S MUSE Sexy baby of editor Jamie Joy Gatto, Ophelia's Muse in an annual web-based publication that publishes works that explore the themes of madness, jealousy, anger, death, loss, codependency, addiction, sex, love, lust, fear and heartache, as well as love and healing and hope. Most of the works are sexually explicit, or sensual in nature. All submissions receive a personal response. THE CORTLAND REVIEW The Cortland Review is a montly review of poetry, fiction, essays and reviews. Their loyalty is to the aesthetic of poetry itself, not a particular school or discipline. They venture to publish the very best material they receive, regardless of form or content. Audio clips of featured writers are included in each issue.  Clean Sheets was founded in October 1998 by a small group of writers who dreamed of an online erotic magazine that didn't take itself too seriously, but still did its best to be fresh, clear and exciting. The magazine has published new articles, fiction, poetry and reviews every Wednesday since then, along with a monthly art gallery and editorial. All writing is showcased on the front page for four weeks, and then moved to a free archive of great erotic writing. THE NEW WRITER A forward-looking magazine with a range of contributors, expert in their subjects. Whether you've just started to write or you're a more experienced writer wanting to explore new ideas and techniques, the practical and entertaining contents of the magazine equals essential reading. Launched in September 1996, each issue features original short stories, a showcase for new poetry, articles, book reviews, market information, news and readers' views. Click title for subscription details SUSPECT THOUGHTS A journal of subversive writing and online magazine that features exciting alternative writing and stunning artwork that blurs the lines between genres and isn't afraid that it might frighten, cause laughter, or confuse, while perhaps arousing sexual desire NEON HIGHWAY Neon Highway is an innovative and experimental literary journal, based in Lancashire, which publishes poetry, art, poetics and reviews. All poets included on the site, are also interviewed and their interviews included on the site also. The journal also holds regular Neon Highway readings in the Liverpool area. Click image for more details STRIDE A gathering of new poetry, short prose, articles, news, reviews and whatever takes their fancy. Stride is regularly updated with new contributions. CYBERING Cybering publishes essays, ruminations, confessions, rants, eruditetheories, deconstructions, believe-it-or-nots, hearts-on-sleeve, hauntingly wrought prose, luminous odysseys of personal growth on topics like online communities - how they form, how they change; online relationships (of any type); you and your computer; subcultures: of expertise, of interest, of gender, of orientation, of kink; surfing, porn addiction, web presence, alter personae, privacy, exhibitionism etc etc. BOMB Great magazine with articles on art and culture, artists, writers, musicians, directors and actors, plus in current issue, interview with Neil LaBute THE RIALTO The Rialto is always looking for new poets and new poems. Please send not more than six and include a SAE for their return. If you don’t live in the UK please include sufficient IRCs to cover return postage. A large number of poems arrive every week, so please note that you will have to wait at least ten weeks for yours to be read. Submissions to: The Editor, The Rialto, PO Box 309, Aylsham, Norwich, NR11 6LN or click title for more details.
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LIT MAG OF THE SEASONTHE DANFORTH REVIEW Brilliant international online literary journal based in Canada which has been featuring quality writing, interviews and reviews since 1999. TDR publishes four new short stories every three months (i.e., in September, December, March and June). There is no minimum or maximum length requirement. Submissions for each issue will be received in the month prior to publication. For example, if you want your story to be considered for the September issue, send it in August. The Danforth Review pays $100 (CDN) for a short story. FAWLT Each issue of the magazine focuses on a single, undesirable characteristic or flaw. Seek previously unpublished prose, poetry, art, and photograph that incorporate these characteristics in funny or sobering ways. Please do not send more than three prose pieces or five poems at a time. DOGMATIKA Monthly litzine with a daily blog dedicated to its diverse tastes, but makes occasional forays into film, music and art, edited by Susan Tomaselli. Always seeking submissions of short fiction, poetry, essays, literary dilettentism and the like. Length is not an issue; but pluck is. Articles submitted to Dogmatika should preferably be unpublished, and should be accompanied by a short third person biog and, if possible, a photograph. Paste your submission into the body of your e-mail and attach the picture. Copyright remains with the author, unless otherwise agreed. DARK RECESSES PRESS Looking for submissions of horror/dark speculative fiction between 500-5000 words. Pays 3 cents (US) per word. THE ORPHAN LEAF REVIEW Orphan Leaf Review is to be a printed triannual/quarterly magazine, in the form of orphan leaves. Each leaf a different size and format. Each leaf its own misfit island. Submissions should be 2 pages seemingly torn from a book. Within that restriction, the possibilities are large indeed. Fiction/non-fiction, poetry/prose, modern/ancient, whatever. The leaf will be printed back to back on a single sheet of paper, A5 or smaller (allow 10 mm margin for binding). Feel free to suggest the look and design for the leaf. Copyright remains yours. Payment: complimentary copy of the magazine. Accept/reject times: about 2 to 4 months. To read Kara Kellar Bell's review of Issue 4 of the magazine, click here. THE STINGING FLY Beautifully designed magazine which publishes the very best new Irish and international writing and gives new and emerging writers an opportunity to get their work out into the world. Great champions of the short story, each issue featuring several stories and occasional issues devoted entirely to the form. 3 issues are published a year and samples from previous issues can be found on their website. To read Robin M. Buehler’s review of Issue 3 of the magazine on the New Review section of the site, click here LITERARY CHAOS Monthly looking for courageous, experimental writers in the spirit of Julio Cortazar and Italo Calvino. Play with form, language, style, anything—and make it brilliant. When submitting to Lit Chaos, no previous published work or simultaneous submissions. Usually respond within a month. See website for submission details. AESTHETICA Glossy and wonderfully diverse quarterly national cultural arts magazine based in York, which publishes poetry, prose, articles, reviews, scripts, interviews, photography and full colour artwork. Since its inception in 2003, Aesthetica has also been involved with a number of events, shows and interviews to promote emerging writers, artists, musicians and filmmakers. Accepts submissions on a rolling basis. To read Jacob McArthur Mooney’s review of Issue 13 of the magazine on the New Review section of the site, click here RAVING DOVE Publishes original poetry, nonfiction essays, fiction, photography, and art - with (universal) anti-war, humanitarian and peace-related themes. Original means that you are the author. Fiction may be up to 3,000 words, nonfiction may be up to 1,000 words, and multiple submissions are welcome. CIPHER JOURNAL Welcomes submissions of works of literary translation and of creative variants along similar themes. This includes, but is not limited to, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, translation reviews, and non-academic essays that either are translations themselves or are in some way relevant to a broader understanding of translation as a concept. SLOPE Online journal devoted to poetry being written around the world which publishes only new, original and previously unpublished poems. Please email 3-5 poems as a Word.doc attachment. BANIPAL
Throwing open doors and windows on contemporary life from the Arab world, Banipal is the only magazine to present contemporary Arab literature in English translation. New poetry, short stories, novel extracts, interviews, profiles, appreciations reviews translated in every issue. It is an independent magazine which encourages the popularisation of contemporary Arab literature and the limitation of its traditional marginalisation in the West. To read Kara Kellar Bell's review of Issue #24 of the magazine click .
Non genre-specific magazine, open to all forms of writing and artwork and ALL writers and artists, regardless of age, location, or experience. Please check guidelines before submitting.
Biannual online exhibition of the socially descriptive arts. Accept essays, experimental documentary, photography and poetry. Especially interested in ethnographic and geographic description, interviews, and other products of field work conducted in and about the street or public places.
Accepts submission of poems, short stories and whatnots. Do not send attachments or work being considered by another editor. Send accompanying brief note as well as the link or name of your last three publications. You will be asked for a bio, new photo not online now and audio of your submission if your work is accepted.
Biannual journal interested in original and unpublished writing which explores the poetic apprehension of the material world, things or objects and/or the difficulty in the act of ‘translation.’ Deadlines for submissions are 15 January and 15 September.
Zine which features fantasy writing with a dark twist. Accepts and pays for submissions of dark, well-written fiction (4000 words max), poetry with theme “treatments of light and shade in words” (no formal verse).
Online journal of literature and the arts published twice a year (do not submit between 15 April – 15 September). Send one prose piece or two to six poems at a time, and please mail genres separately. Simultaneous submissions are amenable as long as this is indicated and they are notified immediately upon acceptance elsewhere. Accompany submission with brief cover and biog.
“TriQuarterly is an extremely high quality US literary journal produced by Northwestern University. Issue 121 has been guest edited by Stuart Dybek. As the title TriQuarterly suggests, the magazine comes out three times a year, and is one of the best journals I’ve ever seen. Both the poetry and the prose are outstanding. These are writers at the top of their game.” KARA KELLA BELL. To read Kara’s full review of Issue #121 of the magazine, click .
Webzine of personal stories which seeks submissions of arts, essays, memoirs, fiction, profiles, reviews. Accept submissions by e-mail only. Ducts reads submissions from January through August of every year. Those who submit work from September through December will be invited to resend their pieces during their reading period. See site for more details.
Seeks submissions (under 2000 words) of personal essays, fiction, interviews, ‘how-to,’ top 5’s etc. Biannual. See website for submission details.
A 96–160 page, perfect-bound magazine featuring poetry, short fiction, and black & white artwork. Send poems and short fiction separately. Submissions are accepted September through May only.
Champions new and emerging fiction writers with interviews on the craft of fiction
and articles examining the role of short stories as literature. Welcome submissions of fiction and interviews on the craft of fiction
Journal seeking new, unheralded writers; writers from other lands who become accessible to the English speaking world through translation; established authors who have vigorous new work to present that has not found a home within the establishment.
Bi-annual journal publishing work by both new and established authors, poets, and visual artists. No preference in subject matter (no themes) and looking for high quality, bold approaches to writing and art and the "truth" in details of real lives and hard won experience.
Accepts submissions for poetry, fiction, visual art, and essays. Interested in both “experimental” and “formal” work. So long as your work is original and provocative, they'd like to read or look at it. Fiction 6000 words max. Send no more than 10 poems with each submission.
Electronic magazine dedicated to providing a platform for poets and fiction writers as well as a source for readers of poetry and fiction. Accept free verse (preferred) and experimental poetry as well as rhyming and metered poetry. Also interested in receiving visual works of art: digital images of photos, paintings, drawings sculptures or digital art.
Accepts submissions of innovative and unconventional poetry, fiction, non-fiction, plays, music lyrics, visual art, reviews and other work of unadulterated creative genius. Limit submissions to a max of 5 poems or 5000 words of prose, and send no more than two submissions per year.
Biannual journal of poems and short fiction sensitive enough to make the hardest hard-ass cry, funny enough to make the most hopeless brooder laugh, and disturbing enough to make us all glad we're not the author of the piece.
Online literary magazine which features writing by mother writers about the complexities and many faces of motherhood. Publishes fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, literary criticism, book reviews, columns, and profiles about mother writers.
Online magazine, anthology, archive, dialogue, channel of communication, pile of links, bits and things on collaborative creation. Will consider almost anything. There's only one condition: it has to be done by more than one author.
Scifaikuest publishes original scifaiku, haibun, senryu, tanka, and horrorku, and articles about these forms along with original black-and-white illustrations, and original cover illustrations for the print edition and for the online door. Small payment for submissions.
Journal always open to submissions of dark literature, poetry, and potential cover illustrations. Submissions via e.mail with ‘fiction submission’ or ‘poetry submission’ in subject line otherwise e.mails will not be opened.
Nexus is Wright State University's Journal of Literature and Art. We publish quarterly (fall, winter, spring) and feature artists from the Wright State Community as well as artists from all over the world. Currently accepting submissions of fiction, poetry and art.
Seeks submissions of stark, elegant, concise fiction and non-fiction ideally under 2000 words (under 3000 at a push).
Dark fiction magazine established in 1995 by British fantasy author, Eloise Coquio which is aimed at promoting and encouraging new talent. Accepted material for the magazine is given positive feedback when needed, in order to bring work up to a professional level of publication.
Online literary journal featuring flash fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry which seeks to provide a venue for talented writers. Writers are invited to submit quality work, which will be featured on the website for two months. International submissions are welcome.
Welcomes unsolicited submissions of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. No special manuscript needs, no special requirements as to form or genre: VBR examine in turn all work received and accept that which seems best. Potential contributors are strongly encourage you examine one or two issues (or at least some of the sample work displayed on this site) before submitting a manuscript. Allow 6 months for a response.
Johnny America is a small journal of fiction, humour, and other miscellany. It’s also a web site, updated frequently and with much affection.
A new Scottish based webzine for cutting edge writing thought and art:
chance found concrete poetic visual. Issue one on-line now, featuring: Tom Leonard, Peter Manson, Dorothy Alexander, Colin Clark,
Shug Hanlan and nick-e melville. Issue two, out soon.
Quarterly featuring mostly high-quality, contemporary free verse. Some forms, but usually with variations. Also chapbooks and poem reviews, Featured Poet interviews, essays and vivid artwork/illustrations & photos. Focuses on writer/editor collaborations, experiential meshing of written and visual content.
UK based magazine of poetry and writing about poetry, published 3 times a year, in full on paper and in selection online. Run by a small group rather than an individual, each issue of Magma has a different editor but, for continuity, each editor is advised by the editors of the previous and subsequent issues. The strength of the rotating editorship is that each editor brings his/her particular interests to bear, resulting in poems and emphases that no-one else in the group could have predicted. Magma accepts contributions by email from all over the world and, in most issues, about a quarter of the poems are from poets living abroad, including Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australasia and Singapore hotels. BARCELONA REVIEW
Bonfire, an international conflagration. Fandango Virtual's new quarterly print journal is based in the UK but its 120 perfect bound A5 pages showcase a powerful collection of up-and-coming international writers whose fire is destined to brighten the literary world. We are seeking submissions of quality fiction, poetry, art and photography.
US-based bi-annual journal which publishes High quality fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and nonfiction about creative writing.
Quarterly magazine, edited by Peter Anny-Nzekwue which features interviews,
short stories, poetry, book reviews and essays. Submissions are accepted from
gifted writers who want new challenges. It is not WHAT, but HOW said.
"Conventional" stories would not make it; only fresh offerings that confound by
their unique/experimental stylistic techniques.
THE PITTSBURGH QUARTERLY Small press literary magazine that grew out of the community writing workshop movement and presents work from new and established writers without emphasis on region, ideology, or style. The works are contemporary, the poetry is usually not formal, ideas and opinions and varied styles are given space. While the print issue is not currently in regular publication, please, the website is. WORKING FOR THE MAN Humorously explores the horrors and absurdities of the workplace, and provides a much-needed antidote to the doldrums of dealing with a bad boss and a dead-end job. Seeking humorous, clever stories about the world of work. True, first-person stories are best. Your story does not have to be a story in the traditional sense. It can be a list, dialogue, a letter, or a memo. Look at the archives to get a better idea of the kind of writing that they publish. Please send stories within the body of an e.mail please, remembering to change names - co-workers, boss, company - to protect the annoying, tyrannical, and dysfunctional. RATTLE Aims to publish the best in contemporary poetry and conversations with people who are leaving a mark in today's literature. Submissions are open to anyone. A typical issue has selections from all cultures and walks of life. They receive over 7000 submissions a year and look at all of them. RED ROCK REVIEW Literary journal published twice annually by the Community College of Southern Nevada and edited by Dr. Richard Logsdon, dedicated to the publication of fine contemporary literature. They invite submissions of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction as well as book reviews. They do not publish literary criticism. Full submission details on site. 3 AM Excellent international literary magazine which features all the best new interviews, fiction, flash fiction, poetry, music and gig reviews, literature reviews, articles, politics, arts and a great selection of catergorised links, along with Buzzwords, a daily does of literary and cultural news from around the global village. They are always on the look-out for fresh, innovative, irreverent previously unpublished writing. Submissions should be under 3000 words and sent within the body of an e.mail, along with a short, 3rd person biog and a photo, which should be sent as an attachment. They are not fond of genre or academic fiction. ZYGOTE IN MY COFFEE I've lost track of how many excellent writers I've first discovered on Brian Fugett’s excellent site - Debbie Kirk, Matt Smith, Karl Koweski, Justin Barrett, Owen Roberts, Dan Provost - to name but a half dozen. Great poetry and prose, social commentary, political rants, art, cartoons and much more. Also, Brian renews the material on the site weekly. NIGHT TRAIN MAGAZINE Twice-yearly US based magazine that publishes short stories and novel excerpts from 200-16000 words, but other details and sample stories are on-site. Submissions currently closed but open again on 31 August 2004. WRITE THIS Write This is a revolutionary front supported by an anti sub-reactionary league of hypernow readers and (socalled) writers. To join this league and their ranks as ubermodern literary freedom fighters simply submit your (socalled) best work for review. Write This gets exclusive first-time on-line-electronic publishing rights. They also hold the right to reprint the piece in any future issues of writeThis or in any writeThis print anthology, journal, magazine or book. SPIKED A magazine of literature and the arts based in the UK, which features an eclectic mix of short fiction, essays, photography and poetry, Spiked was recently rescued from extinction by an anonymous benefactor who has agreed to fund the magazine for the next 2 years (it has been in existence 7 years) and is therefore currently on the look-out for new submissions. ERATIO POSTMODERN POETRY An online journal specializing in postmodern poetry, poetics and eidetics edited by Gregory Vincent St. Thomasino. "Postmodern" in its broadest sense to encompass all forms, styles, techniques. Wants to publish the best work of new writers as well as the more established. Concrete poetry, graphic art, photography, theory, reviews. ADAGIO VERSE QUARTERLY Welcomes original, unpublished submissions of poetry by published and new poets alike; poetry that demonstrates craft, in any style, though rhyming or long pieces are discouraged. Poetry should be no longer than 40 lines. Please keep in mind that only ten poets per issue will appear, (unless they receive one or more additional submissions that they feel must be given a forum) aside from the Editor's Choice Poet and Featured Poet. Competition is keen. Please include your name and a hundred word bio. Submit no more than three (3) pieces. THE FROGMORE PAPERS The Frogmore Papers was founded in 1983 as a quarterly journal of new writing and has appeared regularly ever since, currently appearing twice a year, in March and September, and features poetry, prose and pictures. Send 4 - 6 poems; or a couple of pieces of prose (short stories, novel extracts). For short stories, there is a 2000 word maximum. Please be patient when awaiting a reply. The editor has several full-time jobs, a daily commute, a degree to complete and four children under eight to support. HAZ MAT REVIEW A voluntary magazine dedicated to literary freedom and artistic expression. They believe that there must be a pure forum available for writers to create pure art. Their authors may write whatever they choose without fear of censorship or retribution. The poetry and prose they publish is influenced by no corporate, political, religious, educational, or philosophical belief system. Although they prefer poetry, prose, and artwork that demonstrates social and political awareness, they are open to all work of high quality. BEEHIVE BeeHive debuted on the World Wide Web in May 1998. The intent of the Journal is to provide a venue for creative literary content that explores the potential of network-based creativity. BeeHive has endeavored to produce quality online literary content, publishing over 100 authors and artists to date. The magazine is made up of original fiction, poetry and critical theory titles, hypermedia works, visual poetry and other forms of creative network practice. MANOA Launched in 1989, MANOA strives to bring the literature of Asia and the Pacific to the United States and to bring American writing to Asian and Pacific readers. To date, the journal has published fifteen volumes and about 3,000 pages and 700 writers, translators, reviewers, and editors. It also sponsors readings and performances, sometimes bringing writers from other countries to the U.S. SAMSARA QUARTERLY Currently open to poetry submissions only. Please be sure to include your last name & the words Poetry Submission in the subject text or your work could be deleted! Samsara prefer work to be submitted in the body of an email and do not accept attachments. They do not view URLS for writing. Send three to six poems with NO biog. Upon acceptance you will be asked to include bio/photo. Submissions are read blindly, editors have no knowledge of who the author is until the work is accepted. Please read through existing issues of Samsara before submitting! POTION MAGAZINE To have your work considered, please copy the submissions into the body of an e-mail, and send to the appropriate editor. If you are unsure of who to send it to, pick an editor. Please do not send work as an attachment. Simultaneous submissions okay, but let them know in advance. Response time is about ~4-6 weeks. The editors prefer subjective to objective, sarcasm to sobriety, irony to surety, whimsy over sobriety. Writing must be both daring and polished: no dead-on-the-page John Lily, but no derivative "experimental" writing without a compelling agenda driving it either. HALF DRUNK MUSE Please send three to five poems in the body of a single email, and not as an attachment. Fancy font not appreciated. You may also include a short biog and web site address if applicable, or you will be asked for these on acceptance. They also publish reviews of chap books and are always on the look out for new chap books to review. Response time runs 4-6 weeks, longer if you submit while they are finalizing an issue. Submissions that arrive too late for one issue are automatically considered for the next. DRIFTERS OASIS Get A showcase of online fiction, poetry, and serial novels, DriftersOasis is a place to share and promote the works of new and unpublished authors. Created in 2001, it has been around, in one form or another, ever since. Browse through the works on display, and comment on the presented work. They also welcome submissions, though please be advised, this is a non-profit site. NFG NFG is a glossy, beautifully designed Canadian literary magazine, which features art, new writing, poetry, comic strips and regular writing competitions. Current issue includes 12 hard-hitting pieces of cross genre fiction, including the excellent ‘Euthanasia Day at the Children’s Shelter,’ by Linda J Dunn and Kaolin Fire’s hilarious, ‘The Last to Have Sex’; 12 soul-stirring poetic interludes; 2 pages of international art; and Marc Hirschfield’s comic strip, ‘Withdrawl.’ The magazine prides itself on its submission process. All submissions are viewed and acknowledged personally via e.mail from receipt of the work to its conclusion, with editors’ comments available if your work moves up for review. Well worth the $17 for 3 issue subscription and highly recommended. Click image to subscribe or order current issue on NPG website. SPINNING THE WHEEL OF DHARMA Spinning The Wheel Of Dharma is an online poetry venue featuring internet poets and poets from the Dallas/Fort Worth,Texas area. check out the index of Poets to read poetry, submit your work, or follow links to all kinds of poetry information. You can also read about The Dharma, check out a tribute to Charles Bukowski, and much more Octopus is an wonderful, crisply designed online poetry magazine named after a sea creature that is intelligent, lives in dens, and uses ink as a defense mechanism. Every issue features a combination of 8. Send a friendly number of poems for consideration through MS word attachment. Introduce yourself in the body of the email and include a list of previous publications, if any. Current issue included excellent interview with editor of Anon. TYPO MAGAZINE Typo Magazine is published when the editors feel they have enough poems for a new issue. Send three poems, pasted in the body of the e-mail, to here. Any attachments will not be opened and the magazine will delete any e-mails containing attachments. If pasting your poem into the body of an e-mail doesn't suit the format of the poem, please query the magazine first. Typo try to respond within a month, but sometimes it might take a bit longer. Simultaneous submissions are fine as long as you notify Typo immediately upon publication elsewhere. ASCENT Published quarterly, Ascent accepts unsolicited manuscripts of short fiction (under 4000 words), poetry, short philosophical essays on life and the human condition, and reviews of current published works. The emphasis for short fiction is on science fiction, fantasy and horror or dark main stream. Poetry can be about anything provided the work reflects the general tone and quality established in previous issues. Short essays should comment on life, philosophy, mythology and the human condition without preaching for any particular organized mainstream religious system. OTHER POETRY Other Poetry was founded over 20 ago, and published continuously throughout the 1980s. After a five-year break, it was revived in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1995, and has been publishing, at the rate of three issues a year, ever since. It is a magazine dedicated to good poetry in all its forms. Click title for more info. BIG BRIDGE Webzine of poetry and everything else, welcomes submissions. They are interested in poetry, fiction, non-fiction, essays, journalism, and art of all kinds (photographs, line drawings, performance, installations, siteworks, comix, graphics, etc and accept simultaneous submissions. Please include a biographical note. If the work has been published previously, remember to mention where. PLOTS WITH GUNS A cheap, fast and dirty pulp magazine for the 21st century which features good previously unpublished fiction (under 5000 words), poetry, essays, and graphic stories (comic style) in the hardboiled noir tradition which must features guns. Also interested in original artwork or photography for the front page - JPGs only Vestal Review is an eclectic magazine, open to all genres except children's stories and hard science fiction. It includes six to eight flash stories per issue. REMARK A self-confessed zine of damn fine poetry, edited by 'salt lake shitty' resident, Justin Barrett, in between dealing with his asshole bosses. As it says on the label, publishes some excellent poetry, for which there are no particular submission criteria. Justin just needs to like it. Refreshingly accessible and unpretentious This electronic publication is continually seeking quality writers and publishes new fiction, poetry, non-fiction, reviews and novel excerpts on its website
THE KENYON REVIEW Based in Ohio, The Kenyon Review is a beautifully produced, 300+ page magazine of fiction, poetry, essays, interviews and reviews. The magazine thrives on identifying exceptionally talented emerging writers, especially from diverse communities, and publishing their work alongside the many distinguished, established writers featured in its pages. To purchase ‘The Best of the Kenyon Review’ (published 1 October 2003) on Amazon, click here  PANIC Magazine of poetry, writing & art founded in Brixton, South London in 1998. In 4 years, Panic! has grown into an international poetry and arts magazine with contributors from over thirteen countries. It is committed to free expression and welcomes submissions from all THE HAIKU QUARTERLY International poetry magazine that publishes a broad range - from highly experimental to traditional. About one third of the magazine's space is given over to haiku and haikuesque poetry; the rest to mainstream poetry, reviews and articles IOTA Quarterly poetry magazine founded in 1987 by David Holliday, accepts submissions and runs yearly poetry competition, current comp's closing date being 10 April 2004 THE GEORGIA REVIEW Since its inception in 1947, the beautifully designed magazine has grown steadily to its current position as one of America's premier journals of arts and letters. Each quarterly issue offers a rich gathering of stories, essays, poems, book reviews, and visual art orchestrated to invite and sustain repeated readings. Contributors range from Nobel laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners to the most deserving newer voices. Click image for more details 
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LOST MAGAZINE Each month Lost publishes works from an outstanding selection of established and emerging writers. The magazine relies on user-submitted works and accepts submissions of prose, poetry and artwork. MEMORIOUS Seeks submissions of verse: send 4-6 poems as one attached document, titled with your name, prose: one story or no more than three short shorts and views: Send one interview, proposal for an interview, or a piece that examines poetics. Please do not submit more than once every six months. MONKEY BICYCLE Submissions should not exceed 1000 words. Check very specific submission guidelines on the website. Will endeavour to respond within 6 weeks. NARRATIVE Seek previously unpublished manuscripts of all lengths, ranging from short short stories to complete book-length works for serialization. Narrative regularly publishes fiction, poetry, and nonfiction, including stories, novels, novel excerpts, novellas, personal essays, humuor, sketches, memoirs, literary biographies, commentary, reportage, interviews, and features of interest to readers who take pleasure in storytelling and imaginative prose. NERVE Please acquaint yourself with submission guidelines and the kinds of short stories and personal essays Nerve publish before submitting. Nerve aims to be frank about sex, but not necessarily explicit. They prefer fiction and personal essays under 3,000 words. THE STINGING FLY Absolutely first class international literary magazine and publisher based in Dublin. Accepts previously unpublished submissions from Irish and international writers between January 1st and March 31st each year. Submissions not accepted outside of this period. No more than two stories and/or four poems should be submitted at any one time or in any one year. Short stories should not exceed 3000 words. There is no restriction on the length of poems. For a review of issue 3 of the magazine, click here. FIVE CHAPTERS The home of the most exciting original fiction on the web which publishes a five-part story every week, serial-style, beginning on Monday and with a new installment every weekday. To submit a story to FiveChapters.com, join the mailing list. THE KING’S ENGLISH Publish novellae, long essays, poetry and short stories when they're short on novellae. See website for guidelines. Winner of the Million Writers Award for Best Publisher of Novella-Length Fiction three times in a row. LA PETITE ZINE Accept e-mail submissions only in all genres. And all non- or anti-genres. Please send 3-5 poems. Essays and fiction should be under 2,000 words, but query if you think they have reason to consider your longer work. No multiple submissions. Please wait two months before submitting again. BORGO LIBRARIO A web portal dedicated to books, writers and publishers, designed as an ideal little village, it has inside its walls a Literary Cafe', where the citizens talk about books and readings, and a writers' street, where authors can freely add a link to their websites. DOG VERSUS SANDWICH Regular blog-based webzine dedicated to the fantastic, absurd, surreal, obtuse, bizarre, fandangled, hyperbolic, “slipped streams”, the parable, the duck with the broken leg, the experimental, the mental, and also stories in which a dog eats a sandwich (or vice versa). Pay $50 (Australian dollars) for short stories, and $10 for flash fiction or poetry. BLOTTER RAG Seeks submissions of short prose, poetry, photojournalism /essay, journalism and monthly columns that go beyond or beneath the pabulum you’re expected to enjoy. Include a brief cover letter. When you submit, you agree to let them publish your stuff if they so choose (no backing out). Blotter strive to be apolitical. Bear that in mind. PEN PUSHER Seeks submission of short fiction and poetry submissions, book reviews, articles about authors and their work, or essays concerned with aspects of language and writing. Or let them know about your favourite independent bookshop (if you can do it in 350 words of less. A PUBLIC PLACE Publish fiction, poetry, and essays, love short stories, but are also interested in longer pieces of fiction, such as novellas and novel excerpts. Also enjoy essays on issues that are relevant to culture and to literature's place in it. Translations always welcome. Only previously unpublished work will be considered. Please submit only one piece of fiction or non-fiction, and no more than four poems at a time. SLEEPING FISH Like fiction, though the story is not so important to them as the telling of it. Always looking for creative and experimental uses of language. Contemporary mythologies. Absurdisms. Serious writing that doesn't take itself seriously. POST ROAD Publishes twice yearly and accepts submissions of poetry, fiction, & Nonfiction. Submissions will be accepted only within the following dates: January 15 - March 15 / June 1 - September 1. Manuscripts submitted outside these dates will not be read. POM2 The editors seek work that directly engages and responds to poems published in Pom2. We encourage submissions from those who are willing to have their work altered, lifted, plagiarized or transformed in later issues. Contributors may respond to one poem, or several, from any issue. No previously published work will be considered. JUBILAT Publish the best in contemporary American poetry alongside a varied selection of reprints, found pieces, lyric prose, art, and interviews with poets and other artists. Rather than section off these varieties of work, the magazine creates a dialogue that showcases the beauty and strangeness of the ordinary, and how experiments with language and image speak in a compelling way about who we are. SIREN Quarterly which seeks submissions of poetry (2 - 6 poems), short and flash fiction, creative nonfiction, photography, drawings, and other visual art and trans-genre work. Usually respond within 2 months. See submission guidelines on site. SEIN UND WERDEN Online and print themed publication which accepts submissions of short stories, novel excerpts, dreams, thoughts, scribblings, poetry, artwork, photography, unfinished writing. Particularly after experimental, non-genre, erotica, horror, philosophical, noir, crime, hard-boiled, surreal. MIRANDA LITERARY MAGAZINE Quarterly online e-zine that has been developed by a group of creative artists and writers to promote and focus on the best writing, art, and ideas. Accepts submissions of quaility fiction, poetry, essays, non-fiction, book reviews, visual art, articles. VELVET Due to the lack of lesbian-specific publications, currently only accept submissions from self-identified lesbians, except for the 'Straight Relative' section which is aimed at siblings or parents of lesbians. Seeks poetry, short fiction (max 2400 words), and non-fiction articles on matters in keeping with the usual content (see website). Scottish writer, Louise Welsh is co-editor. UGLY ACCENT Looking for idiosyncratic literary pieces that challenge everything else that ends up filling the shelves of chain stores littered across the country. Fiction (4000 word max), up to 5 poems, creative non-fiction (5000 word max). Check website for issue deadlines. POETRY CIRCLE Poetry Circle is a forum for poets to submit their work, receive comments and constructive criticism, learn from the work of other experienced poets. Experimental work showcased alongside other contemporary poetry. Teachers and poets alike work here. FRINGE MAGAZINE Accepts previously unpublished submissions of art, critical essays, fiction and non-fiction (7000 words or less), poetry (minimum 4, maximum 7 or longer poems 30 lines max). Please read guidelines before submitting. CEREBRATION Quarterly magazine which welcomes submissions from across the globe. Their goal is to create a trans-cultural space for critical thought and creative work. Submissions may cover a wide variety of topics and issues ranging from Politics, Culture and Literature to Science, Art, Music, Films etc. THE POKER Send poems, translations, articles, book reviews, books to review, and commentary. Poker invite criticism and debate. Essays by poets will be prized. Ideas for large articles, projects, interviews, and visual art should be queried before sent. THE HAMILTON STONE REVIEW Open to unsolicited fiction submissions as well as poetry submissions. E.mail submissions. BLAZEVOX Publish post-Avant poetries and fiction. Articles of submission depend on many criteria, but overall items submitted must conform to one ethereal trait, your work must not suck. This put plainly, bad art should be punished; they will not promote it. However, all submissions will be reviewed and the author will receive feedback. SOUTHERN OCEAN REVIEW New Zealand based international electronic literary magazine published quarterly, containing fiction, poetry, criticism, comment and essays. SOR will also publish articles about the visual arts and music. JERSEYWORKS Poetry and prose should be submitted in the body of an email or as an attachment, preferably as a Microsoft Word document. Short stories and other prose submissions should be under 3000 words unless the material lends itself to serialization. Seek material with imagination, intelligence, heart, and maybe humour. SHATTERCOLORS Launched for the purpose of furthering the cause of shameless displays of emotion, of whatever hue, in literary endeavor, the sensibility of SCLR is entertainment-oriented as well as literary; far from finding these two qualities incompatible, SCLR feels one cannot exist without the other. Continuously updated. STORYGLOSSIA Short stories in the broadly defined category of literary fiction; traditional, non-traditional, flash, novel excerpts (if narratively self-contrained). 8,000 word maximum. No poetry or memoirs. Previously published work may be considered as long as it has not been published online, and provided you retain the copyright and indicate the prior publication history in your submission. GOWANUS International online journal of ideas and observation seeks submissions (1200 – 4000 words) of articles, essays, short stories and reviews (especially of local publications and presses). Presently pay $15-25 (US). Aim is to connect writers and readers in Africa, the West Indies, the Far East with those in the US, UK and South Pacific. SHRED OF EVIDENCE Online magazine which publishes mystery, crime, suspense fiction. This includes the various subgenres and cross-genre stories. Up to 22,000 words; 2,000-6,000 is the ideal range. No reprints, multiple or simultaneous submissions. No poetry, artwork, nonfiction or serials. Pays $10 US for each storey used. SWINK MAGAZINE Seeks submissions from 1 April of fiction, essays and poetry that have not been previously published in English. For the print issue, please submit only one manuscript at a time (1 story, 1 essay, or 3-5 poems). Accept novel or memoir excerpts provided they have not yet been published in English and can stand alone as short stories or essays. VELVET MAFIA Seeks alternative gay literary fiction, poetry and erotica of under 4000 words. For poetry prefer a series of short and intense works, submit up to six poems. Work must be gay male focused. COLOR WHEEL Literary journal published since 1990, soliciting submissions of counterculture / ecological / metaphysical oriented writing as well as general literary themes. TIFERET JOURNAL Tiferet: A Journal of Spiritual Literature is a multi-faith literary magazine dedicated to revealing and celebrating Spirit through the written word. Published twice a year, Tiferet features poetry, fiction, essays, and commentary from some of today’s best writers, poets, thinkers and philosophers. CLACKAMAS LITERARY REVIEW Submissions are accepted between September 1st and April 1st. Submissions received April - August will be returned unread. Editors try to respond to submissions within four months. No electronic submissions. Send poetry and prose separately. Submissions are limited to four poems, one story, or one essay per submission. THE ROSE AND THORN Since 1998, The Rose & Thorn has showcased the best of the web in short fiction, poetry, creative essays, humor, author interviews, writing tips and art. You'll also find writers' resources and dynamic, interactive content. ROCK SALT PLUM REVIEW Rock Salt Plum Review is looking for finely crafted free-verse writing (no religious or rhymed poetry, please). They are just as likely to publish unknown writers as publish the more well-known. To get a feel for what moves them, simply read through the journal. THE CAFÉ IRREAL Quarterly webzine that presents a kind of fantastic fiction infrequently published in English. Fiction that rejects the tendency to portray people and places realistically and the need for a full resolution to the story; instead, it shows a reality constantly being undermined ie the work of writers such as Franz Kafka, Kobo Abe, Luisa Valenzuela and Jorge Luis Borges. QUICK FICTION Literary journal featuring stories and narrative prose poems under 500 words. Authors receive two contributor copies of the issue their work appears in, and a 20 percent discount on additional purchased copies. LONE STAR STORIES Bi-monthly website of speculative fiction. Stories and poems of any length are welcome. Pay $20 (U.S.) per story and $5 (U.S.) per poem within a few days of acceptance for exclusive electronic rights for a two month period. Works are archived for a year once an issue ends, after which the author may request that the work be removed from the site. RAMBLE UNDERGROUND International online fiction and poetry quarterly which publishes fiction, poetry, art and photography that challenges normal conventions. All genres welcome as long as they offer something unique and compelling. BENDING SPOONS A US based monthly literary zine focused on short stories, poetry and select artwork of the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres. Any variations of these genres are welcomed openly. Please visit their submission guidelines page for more details. THE LANDING LIT MAG A biannual(ish) publication, looks to publish the best in fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry and other creative works; especially those that veer far far away from the norm, stuff with quirky goodness. BLUE PRINT REVIEW Bi-monthly German review for inside thoughts and outside views. For day dreams and night reflections. For the moods of minutes and the tunes of time. Includes Just a Moment - an experimental literary blog. NOO JOURNAL NOÖ Journal is a free, small run, literary and political print journal based in Siskiyou County, CA and distributed throughout Northern California. NOO publish short fiction, poetry, essays, and political monologues from both authors both local and international writers. SN REVIEW Quarterly review which publishes a variety of prose and poetry writers - from those in the early stages of their careers to those who have attained their fame. The zine publishes short stories, poetry and essays. Only accept e.mail submissions. Sent work within body of e.mail, NOT as an attachment. CARILLON MAGAZINE Carillon was founded in June 2001 by Ernest Mason and Graham Rippon, with the aim of producing an eclectic magazine which gave a forum to talented writers of all shades of publication experience. Graham Rippon is now the sole editor. It is published tri-yearly and contains at least 52 pages of wide-ranging poetry and prose from contributors across the world, plus book reviews and two modest Readers’ competitions. THE MELIC REVIEW Seeks poems, essays, and fiction of the highest quality. Will accept previously print-published material, but not previous net publications as yet. They discourage simultaneous submissions and all work should be sent in the body of the e-mail. Attachments will be accepted for formatting reasons, but *only* if accompanied by plain text versions in the body of the e-mail. Submissions are always open, but the cut-off date for inclusion in a new issue is the tenth of the month preceding the issue. Prefer fiction under a thousand words and poetry under fifty lines but will make exception for longer works of exceptional merit. HACKWRITERS A free internet magazine devoted to interesting writing, on any subject. It is completely independent and recieves no money for advertising or opinion. It has no bias. They do not pay any fees for work published, but aim to offer a forum of quality work by new or unpublished writers, or by established writers wishing to say something different or branch out. WORD RIOT Word Riot publishes the forceful voices of up-and-coming writers and poets. They accept submissions of experimental and literary fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Submissions should be emailed respective editors with the piece submitted in the body of the email or as a MS Word document. They reserve the right edit works as they see fit. See website for specific submission guidelines. GARGOYLE Annual US based magazine that publishes fiction, poetry, graphics, interviews. Founded in 1976 they published Kathy Acker, Nick Cave, Richard Hell, tons more. #48 just out STIRRINGS: A LITERARY COLLECTION Online magazine that publishes strong, image-centric poetry and short fiction that appeals to their senses, memories, and humour. Their only stipulation is that your writing resonate. They like images, metaphor, sound, rhythm, dialogue and everything else that makes writing shake and shimmy. SNOW MONKEY Print and online magazine that welcomes original, unpublished submissions of poetry, short fiction and nonfiction, and black-and-white illustrations and photos. They are eclectic. Most styles are welcome if they illustrate craft. Please include your last name in the subject line so they can keep track of your submission more easily. Send submissions within the body of e.mail – not attachments. ABLE MUSE Able Muse is a quarterly online journal that exclusively publishes formal poetry complemented by art and photography, fiction and non-fiction including essays, book reviews and interviews with a focus on metrical poetry. They are looking for well-crafted poems of any length or subject that employ skillful and imaginative use of meter and rhyme, executed in a contemporary idiom, that reads as naturally as your free verse poems. All forms of formal poetry are welcome. THE FIRST LINE The purpose of The First Line is to jump start the imagination-to help writers break through the block that is the blank page. Each issue contains short stories that stem from a common first line; it also provides a forum for discussing favorite first lines in literature. Looking for strong, well-written stories with beginnings, middles, and endings. Visit the site to view the current sentence THE GINGKO TREE REVIEW In The Gingko Tree Review is currently accepting unpublished works of fiction, poetry, essays and travel writing for publication consideration. Submissions are accepted year-round by mail or by e-mail. IN POSSE REVIEW In Posse Review accepts only e-mail submissions of previously unpublished work of 3,500 words or less. Please include your name, e-mail address, and story in the body of the e-mail and identify your work in the subject line as: Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, or Other (select one) by (your name). They encourage innovation and hybrid forms. Please do not send prose and poems in the same submission. Attachments are not accepted. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please let them know if your work is accepted elsewhere. Multiple submissions are discouraged. THIEVES JARGON Seeks submissions of fiction, nonfiction, poetry or journalism. Interested in finding stories about drifters and hustlers and dreamers finding beauty in things they never thought they would. Or stuff about fighting or gambling. Or about doin' it. Or anything that needs to be known about. THE BEAT Site which aims to provide a showcase for new and exciting writers and artists. The Beat attempts to publish a new "issue" every couple of months, and hope to add new features as they progress. Consider submissions of poems and short stories under 5000 words and artwork, either for header images, or in as works in their own right. E.mail submissions as e.mail attachments. Submissions will receive a response within 2 weeks BLACKMAIL PRESS Blackmail Press was created to give poets, students and poetry readers in New Zealand a site to read, submit and find great poetry. The impetus was to provide a site that is a safe environment for poets to share their works. BMP has only one guideline for submissions; there are no guidelines, poets are asked to submit works they feel are indicative of their voice and works they feel best tell their own story. BIRMINGHAM WORDS Birmingham Words is a magazine for the best in new writing, available for free download in PDF format. Issue 1 featured work from New York comic-book artist Jeff Lewis, poets Padmakara and David Calcutt, an interview with author Don Mullan and fiction from Bulgaria to Brum. They are currently looking for submissions for their second issue. Closing date June 30th. Pay them a visit, download a copy of the magazine Issue 1, read their submissions guidelines, and get submitting. RAIN TAXI Winner of the Alternative Press Award for Best Arts & Literature Coverage, is a quarterly online and print journal that publishes reviews of literary fiction, poetry, and nonfiction with an emphasis on works that push the boundaries of language, narrative, and genre. Essays, interviews, and in-depth reviews reflect Rain Taxi's commitment to innovative publishing.
CARNELIAN Send 1-3 original poems, any form or style, no longer than 100 lines (per). Author retains all rights. Cut/paste poems into the body of an e-mail, or include as attachments (no links to URLs). Simultaneous subs okay; previously published also okay if you hold copyright. Include name/city/country; no screen names please (use pseudonyms if you prefer to remain anonymous). Submissions which do not conform to these guidelines will be discarded unanswered. 32 POEMS A semiannual journal, easy to carry and inviting to read. Each issue contains only 32 poems so that readers may give intimate, unhurried attention to each. The editors of 32 Poems feel that a poem’s publication should not begin its disappearance; it is their mission to promote the work of contributors by placing 32 Poems with editors, nominating writers for recognition and prizes, and commending work to widely read online poetry sources. WRITE THIS A revolutionary front supported by an antisubreactionary league of hypernow readers and (socalled) writers. To join this league and our ranks as ubermodern literary freedom fighters simply submit your (socalled) best work for their review. writeThis gets exclusive first-time on-line/electronic publishing rights. They also hold the right to reprint the piece in any future issues or in any writeThis print anthology, journal, magazine or book. After we publish, all rights, to include but not limited to electronic, print, audio, or any other media, belong to the author. RIVER BABBLE riverbabble publishes twice a year: once in June and once in December. We accepts short stories (up to 2500 words), poetry (up to 20 lines), and criticism (up to 1000 words). You may submit work to the contest, the non-contest or both. For contest submissions (Bloom's Day Issue, only), there is a $10 reading fee and prize money. STARVING ARTS The starving, bleeding, vomiting edge of modern literature, currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, review, and opinion year-round, by e-mail only. The preferred format is Rich Text Format (.rtf), single-spaced. For poetry, please include 2-5 poems, or one long poem. Response within one month. By submitting, you certify that: the work is your own and that you are the sole copyright holder; you authorize Starving Arts Literary Magazine to publish the work electronically for an indefinite period of time, and to republish it in print anthology form at any time in the future. You retain all rights beyond those aforementioned. POEMS FOR ALL Brilliant project from 24th street irregular press whereby small poems in small booklets half the size of a business cards and produced and distributed for free, in a bid to bring poetry to all. Poetry submissions for possible publication in the series are welcomed. Poems can be on any subject, in any style or from any "school" of poetry, but they must fit into the miniature format of the series. Previously published poems are welcome. Poets submitting original work accepted for publication will receive at least 25 copies of any booklet containing their work. Please use the submission form on the site THE 2nd HAND Considers sparkling prose submissions of less than 2500 words (good short drama also considered) to both its printed broadside and for its web site. If you are submitting to the web site, send your submission in a word document saved in Rich Text Format (.rtf) and pasted in the body of an e-mail. Be sure to include all relevant contact info with your submission MOVING WORLDS Bi-annual international magazine based at Leeds University - publishes creative work; criticism; literary & visual texts; scholarly and personal writing, in English and in translation into English. Focuses on the transcultural: the movements and transformations of cultures across national boundaries, offering an innovative space in which to celebrate the diversity and richness of global/local communities. Click title for more details DOUBLE CHANGE Founded in 2000 in order to juxtapose, unite and reunite the poetries of France and the United States in a bi-national, multi-faceted forum. Established as a not-for-profit organization in Paris and with editorial boards in both France and the U.S., Double Change represents a diverse, eclectic spectrum of poetic activity in both countries. It aims to discover new poets and rediscover poets in expanded bi-national contexts; and to represent in their forums poets and other artists who are in dialogue with their texts. SMALL SPIRAL NOTEBOOK A venture into something literary, Small Spiral Notebook has grown tremendously with a readership of over 5,000 unique visitors per month, on average over 200-300 people visit the site per day. The accept submissions of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art, interviews etc. Submit single stories (18 pages max) and up to 3 poems at a time, and study the submission guidelines carefully, or the editors will not read your work KISS MACHINE Kiss Machine sprang from Toronto's tiny Petrified Press in 1996, and has since proved a spirited foray into independent art, literary culture, and political views. In an effort to highlight the surrealism inherent in day-to-day life, each issue features two seemingly discordant themes, such as bugs and small business, elephants and the media, hospitals and aliens etc. The magazine showcases the work, politics and culture generated by people who think for themselves. Surreal visual art and fiction relating to each issue's dual themes weave through non-fictional interviews, reviews, articles, and interviews. RAGGED EDGE The life, letters and lovechild of writer, K M Dersley, this is a cracking site, full of Dersley's own writing, plus open to submissions of poems, stories and articles that you feel will fit in with the style and content of the magazine. Send submissions in the body of an e.mail with SUBMISSION in the subject line. Click image for more details SLOW TRAINS E-zine which publishes fiction, essays, and poetry that reflect the spirit of adventure, the exploration of the soul, the energies of imagination, and the experience of Big Fun. Music, travel, sex, humor, love, loss, art, spirituality, childhood/coming of age, baseball, and dreams. Fiction and essays should be less than 5000 words; poetry less than 200 lines. They also publish online poetry chapbooks ARETE MAGAZINE Tri-quarterly arts magazine. An excellent British journal of contemporary literature and contemporary writers, edited by Craig Raine. Publishes fiction, poetry, reportage and reviews. Click title for more info. THIRST FOR FIRE Currently accepting all lengths of fiction for submission in upcoming issues, including flash fiction. TFF is a literary webzine and therefore submissions should be literary in nature. No fan fiction, faith-based, sci-fi, interview, reviewer, or overtly pornographic material will be considered. TFF are not accepting poetry at this time either, despite having the definition of the word "literary" emailed to them. SPILLWAY REVIEW Online multimedia journal based in Louisiana but seeking submissions from all over the world, to which new material is added throughout the month. If possible, please submit work in the body of the e-mail rather than as an attachment, indicating whether your work has been previously published and which of the following categories best fits your contribution: poetry, flash fiction, short story, essay, graphics SHAMPOO POETRY Online magazine showcasing sudsy poetry. Based somewhere in the San Francisco fog, it is updated at the whim of its editor. New issues tend to be completed every three months or so, but the overly curious can check the Sneaky Previoos of upcoming issues that are always viewable works in progress. Shampoo ceaselessly accepts poetry submissions and attempts at (especially bad) shampoo bottle art. Outsider Ink is an alternative literary fiction and poetry online magazine which also features the work of outsider artists. They require first electronic serial rights, with writers and artists retaining all other rights. They also have an archive that includes work from past issues. Although they cannot offer payment, the provide exposure for work, through a strong and growing niche readership with over 50,000 visits per issue. CUTBACK LITERARY MAGAZINE CutBank invites fiction, poetry, and art submissions for its 30th Anniversary Issue. Reading period is August 15th - April 15th. Deadline for the Anniversary Issue is November 15th. Visit Cutback website for guidelines. SHOWCASEThis website's very own lit mag. Short stories and poems by some of the freshest, most exciting new voices. If you want to submit work for me to have a look with a view to possibly including it on the showcase, please do IDENTITY THEORY Excellent, multi-faceted website which features new writing and poetry, interviews, book reviews and profiles, politics, retrospectives of classic fiction and culture, edited by matt borondy FAILBETTER.COM Online literary journal devoted to publishing original works of fiction, poetry and art. Some great fiction in current issue
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Terrain.org is based on and thus welcomes quality submissions from new and experienced authors and artists alike. Our online journal accepts only the finest poetry, essays, fiction, articles, artwork, and other contributions—material that reaches deep into the earth's fiery core, or humanity's incalculable core, and brings forth new insights and wisdom. LIT MAG REVIEWSGrowing selection of lit mag reviews with links to authors included in respective mags. Scroll down Site Map page to find reviewsMagazine that believes in comedy as an indispensable literary and political device which is committed to supporting emerging and established writers who are able to examine serious issues in a humorous way. Looking for original writing that uses humour and satire to challenge the status quo. Pay $100 for fiction, $20 for poetry and $50 for cartoons or strips. THE DELINQUENT Seeks submissions of whatever works. Words on a page, things that haven’t been done before, poems, short stories, diagrams & folk art, articles, reviews? The shorter the story, the better. Pieces longer than 4 or 5 pages (that's up to 1,750 words) will have to make their own rules. PARIS BITTER HEARTS PIT Paris based, literary PRINT fanzine looking for submissions of poetry, short fiction, short non fiction, art. Avoid the academic, the sentimental, the bland. Subs (in English) should be no more than 1000 words (they favour subs of around 500 words or under). Include a short biog. ESSENCE Essence is a new poetry journal from Glasgow, Scotland which will publish good quality poetry whether by established writers or those not so well known. The magazine has a clear, fresh layout and is a joy to read. GOLD DUST Magazine which promotes exciting and original prose and poetry, while also featuring a wide range of articles on writing-related topics. Founded to offer readers the opportunity to discover work often overlooked from talented, up-and-coming writers, as well as providing a showcase for more experienced writers. Check website for themed issues. POETIC DIVERSITY Seeks e.mail submission of all styles of poetry, from academic to spoken word. Also welcome prose (fiction and nonfiction up to 2,000 words), reviews on books, spoken word CDs, essays on literary-related topics, and author interviews. THE SMOKING POET Quarterly which publishes fine literature, fiction, flash fiction, essays, novel excerpts, poetry, cigar reviews, book reviews, artwork and photography. See site for submission guidelines. SNOW*VIGATE New online literary magazine that is loosely affiliated with Indiana State University which seeks seeking poetry, short fiction (Under 2000 words), flash fiction, and prose poetry. Send submissions in the body of an e-mail with your name and genre in subject box. ASCENT ASPIRATIONS Ascent accepts unsolicited manuscripts of short fiction (1000 words max), poetry, short philosophical essays on life and the human condition, and reviews of current published works . The emphasis for short fiction is on literary, science fiction, fantasy and horror or dark main stream. See website for more details. GRAVITY A journal of online writing, music and art. Deadlines are announced on an ongoing basis for upcoming issues. Send 1-5 poems or prose (essays, short-short fictions, journal entries) to 1,000 words within body of an e.mail. Read latest issue before submitting. CLEVER MAGAZINE Feature travel and personal essays, monthly humour page, nature stories, poetry, fictional short stories, book and film reviews, a recipe index, an advice column, and a bookstore. Goal is to amuse, entertain and inform the readers. Check website for forthcoming themes. CORDITE POETRY REVIEW Australian based themed poetry review. Check site for present theme for submissions. Only accept previously unpublished poems(up to five within the body of an e.mail) including a biography. MORIA Accepts poems, poetry reviews, theory articles, or e-book submissions (whatever your definitions of poetry or theory are) via e.mail. You can also send poems in a music format. No previously published work or links to websites. THE SHORE MAGAZINE Candadian magazines which accepts submissions of fiction, interviews, essays, missives and any other type of writing - long or short - that bears the distinctive mark of a job well done. Reading periods are all over the place so please be patient, and feel free to query if you haven’t heard. STRANGE HORIZONS Weekly speculative fiction magazine devoted to publishing high-quality speculative fiction, poetry, art, and related nonfiction. Winner of best online publication in the 2006 Million Writers Awards. DRUNKEN BOAT US based online literary mag which accepts submissions of poetry, prose, translations and art. Send all submissions as attachments. SOUTHERN GOTHIC ONLINE Seeks submissions of fiction and poetry written by Southerners (native, imported, and honorary) that involves the grotesque, the mysterious, the desolate, and/or the fantastic, to some degree. Send stories and poetry in the body of an email. Put SUBMISSION in the subject of your email. Do not send attachments. SHOTSMAG Online crime and mystery magazine which accepts submissions of short stories (1,500-3,5000 words), writer's guidelines, interviews, articles and commentary range between 2000 to 10,000 words. Book Reviews are encouraged and should run up to 300 words. THE GETTYSBURG REVIEW Published quarterly, The Gettysburg Review considers unsolicited submissions of poetry, fiction, essays, and essay-reviews from September 1 through May 31 (postmark dates). New submissions received from June 1 through August 31 are returned unread. FIVE POINTS Literary journal dedicated to publishing quality fiction, poetry, essays, photographs, artwork, and interviews. No limitations on style or content. The only criterion is excellence. Publish distinctive, intelligent writing that has something to say and says it in a way that captures and maintains the reader’s attention. BARROW STREET Submit 3-5 poems at a time, or 7 pages total. Simultaneous submissions OK if notified. Cover letter preferred. Please, no - email submissions. Author's name, address, telephone, and E-mail (if available) must appear on upper right hand corner of each page submitted. Please include SASE. Report in 3-5 months. Payment 2 copies. ANDERBO A new online literary journal publishing 3 web issues and 1 paper issue each year. Fiction - submit stories up to 3,500 words. Poetry - submit up to 6 poems. "Fact" - submit up to 1,500 words. ROSEBUD Magazine dedicated to creative prose, poetry and visual art is available at over 1000 bookstores in the US, Canada and Great Britain. Published in April, August and December. Welcomes submissions by authors of diverse backgrounds. TWISTED TONQUE MAGAZINE Looking for original, well-written stories with a twist, whether it is a twist in the tale or a twisted tale. Open to all genres, sf/f/h elements preferred but will consider others. Looking for tales that are powerful, emotional, and pull the reader of their seats into the tale. Also open for poetry, book reviews, articles, interviews and artwork. OVER MY DEAD BODY Mystery Magazine which publishes a wide variety of mystery-related manuscripts, from cozy to hardboiled and everything in between. Submissions are open for fiction and nonfiction. All writers must query by mail or email before submitting manuscripts. Please indicate the type of story and length in your query. THE CEREBRAL CATALYST Online journal which publishes fiction, metafiction, flash fiction, hypertext fiction, non-fiction, poetry, verse poetry, prose poetry, comics, graphic novels, serialized regular novels, essays, amusing columns, photojournalistic essay columns, and unspecifically-categorized clever stringings-together of words and symbols. LOCH RAVEN REVIEW Solicits quality work proactively and also accepts submissions on a continuous flow basis. Submissions may be made at any time. Selected works posted when an issue is published; remain posted throughout the period of the issue and will then be archived online with that issue and published later in the following annual print version of the journal. BLOWBACK MAGAZINE Blowback magazine desires to link Miami, Florida artistically with the rest of the world. Submissions from anywhere are welcomed. Famous and unknown poets and everything in between is hoped for. Blowback welcomes established poets, but has special sympathy for those poets totally outside of this system. All submissions will be taken via email only. STRANGE ROAD A revolution in ideas and artistic expression, Strange Road is an artistic open forum community based on freedom of speech and expression. Anything you have to say or create has a place there. Send your writings or music via e.mail or online forum. WATCHWORD Watchword Press is a nonprofit publishing house dedicated to producing, publishing, and disseminating cutting-edge literary works to a wide audience. We seek to publish emerging writers who are generally underrepresented by the larger, market-driven, commercial publishing houses. Magazine is bi-annual. SANDSTONE REVIEW Quarterly, free download magazine featuring original fiction and poetry, book reviews, thought provoking essays, visual art and an excellent Gaelic language section. Seeks to bring the best of Scottish and World writing and translation under the twin banners of contemporary and quality. HAGGARD AND HALLOO Haggard and Halloo enjoys experimental poetry, short-short stories, dreams, tall-tales, rants, reviews, etc. They post a new poem each day, sometimes two. They release a new print issue 2 or 3 times a year. You can get more info on those by going to their "Print Issues" section. They receive many submissions each day so please be patient while they review your work. If they choose to post your writing, it could take 2-6 weeks. They apologize, but there are times when they have to simply delete the unusable poems and cannot notify everyone. EXILE LITERARY QUARTERLY Exile is a journal that has published over 100 issues during the 30+ years since it began in 1972. In those three decades, it has become recognized, and respected, as a forum for literature and fine arts. It attracts writers and artists from around the world, combining the established with the new unlike any other publication. And, because its history of publishing is so uniquely appreciated, The Literary Quarterly now acts like an antenna, locating and attracting many diverse voices; in doing this, Exile enriches North American letters by making available the best writing from other cultures, and by searching out and encouraging the most distinctive new writing at home. LADY CHURCHILL’S ROSEBUD WRISTLET Magazine containing poetry and fiction which successively bridges the literary and genre worlds with strange, off-beat tales that venture into the fantastic while somehow remaining grounded in the real world. This really is a magazine worth checking out, regardless of whether you favour genre or literary fiction. SHOTGUN MOUTH A monthly online literary magazine featuring short fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction. Read it or they’ll kill you. APPALACHIAN HERITAGE Founded in 1973 at little Alice Lloyd College in the heart of the Eastern Kentucky mountains, Appalachian Heritage, a literary quarterly, quickly attracted the Appalachian Region’s most prominent literary figures. Features poetry, short stories, literary biographies, art and criticism, presenting a good mix of established authors and exciting new regional voices. THE POET'S LETTER First published in March 2004, all past issues are archived online. Submissions in all areas include: poetry, short stories, excerpts of novels, book reviews, philosophy, politics, arts, music, theatre and writing related works (no advice though). INKWELL NEWSWATCH Writers resource ezine, featuring how-to pieces on all genres from fiction to poetry to business brochure copy. Styled as a glossy magazine, IN also features author profiles on and stories by some of the hottest writers around. PLUM RUBY REVIEW Online literary arts journal highlighting both emerging and established writers and artists. The journal is published bi-monthly with the exception of a single summer issue. Submissions are accepted year round. No fee. The Plum Ruby Review is a showcase for unpublished fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and art. We are delighted by pieces that are vivid, imaginative, fresh and accessible. GATOR SPRINGS GAZETTE Quarterly magazine that seeks unusual and wonderful examples of the written word in all forms with an eye towards irony, a mind tilted on its edge and a tongue planted firmly in cheek. The magazine also has an annual fiction competition. THE EPHEMERA A 112 page paperback book containing a medley of poetry, short & long fiction, critical essays, and reviews. Work can be sent to by mail or e-mail and there is no limit on length or the number of submissions you make. If you are interested in reviewing for them please send an example of your work, a short and brief c.v. and a list of subjects that interest you. CITIZEN 32 Lottery funded new arts and politics magazine dedicated to exploring current political issues via poetry, story, art works and articles. A venue for artist who are burning to speak out on War; Peace, poverty, oppression and freedom. GUERNICA MAGAZINE A political blog cum literary review, an international art museum with no suggested donation, a travel journal, a Thomas Paine pamphlet, a group of non-partisan dissidents without a forum, an unauthorized biography of the times, a gang of well meaning ne'er do wells with a few almost-well connected cohorts and a working knowledge of HTML. Each issue will be full of thought-provoking commentary and masterful creative work. This you may judge for yourself on their homepage. EVERGREEN REVIEW New York based online zine that publishes lots of new and lots of old Evergreen Review short stories, reviews and poetry. THREE MONKEYS ONLINE Monthly online magazine which features current affairs/arts with a section devoted to literature, in-depth author interviews and book reviews written by teams based in Ireland, Italy and Spain and featuring respective translations. POEMS NIEDERNGASSE Based in Zürich, Switzerland, and originated as a small English language print magazine in 1996. In August 1998 PNG began its monthly online presence and has editions in English, German, Spanish and Italian. New and unpublished poets encouraged. Send three to five poems, on any subject, any theme and in any style. Please submit only original, unpublished material. There are no length restrictions. DEVIANT MIND Webzine of dark fiction, humour and personal views. All submissions at this time should be sent by e-mail (either in the body of the message or as an .rtf attachment). Also, please include a word count in your cover letter as well as a valid reply-to address. Response times should currently be no longer than 3 WEEKS at the very most (probably closer to several days). CADENZA Cadenza is a twice yearly magazine, publishing vibrant modern short stories, articles, poetry, interviews and markets of interest to fiction writers. It’s A5 format, perfect bound, with a glossy cover and there are approximately 80-90 pages of content. The editors are looking for stories of up to 4000 words, poetry of up to 40 lines, interviews and articles BREVITY Brevity is published twice per year. They have no outside funding, no business plan, no actual budget and exist merely to create a home for concise literary nonfiction of the highest quality. Submissions of clean, clear, vivid prose should be 750 words or less, no exceptions. They prefer scene and action, detail and color, over your thoughts, opinions, exposition, or lecture. CRANNOG Published by Galway Writers' Workshop, Crannog publishes poetry, prose, fiction, (max 2000 words) Submissions should be sent within the body of an e.mail along with brief bio. It is published three times a year in Spring, Autumn and Winter. Closing dates for submissions are: March 1, July 1 and November 1. Nth POSITION Nth position is an award-winning free online magazine-ezine with politics & opinion, travel writing, fiction & poetry, reviews & interviews, and some high weirdness. Open to all poetries, from postmodern to mainstream and all points in between. While some of their poetry is solicited, they'll gladly read your submissions. Send 1-3 sample poems as text in a body of an email, along with a brief biographical statement. BOTTLE OF SMOKE PRESS BOS Press is a publisher of limited edition chapbooks & broadsides. Their publishing schedule for chapbooks has been filled for 2003 but they publish an all broadside "Magazine" as material becomes available and their schedule warrants (usually twice-annually). Previously unpublished work is welcome for this project. A SASE should be enclosed with all paper submissions, should you expect any unused works be returned to you. They regret that they cannot comment on your work or provide literary criticism. WASAFIRI Magazine that locates Black British, Asian, African and Caribbean writing at the centre of Britain’s literary heritage, now in its 20th year. As part of the celebrations there is a special subscription offer of two free back issues and a UK tour between September and December. Refer to website for more details. Submit two copies of submissions on A4 plain white paper, one side only, double spacing. Length: articles/fiction – between 3-4,000 words; reviews between 1-1,500 words; poetry – submit up to 6 examples. Include short biog. See site for more details. Deadlines: 31 January for Spring issue and 31 July for Autumn issue. SHADOW POETRY The SP Quill accepts submissions of previously unpublished poetry, short stories, artwork (black and white only), poet profiles and personal quotes. Other essays, articles or poetic features will be considered should they be submitted. SP seeks high quality submission, and do not have any set themes for each issue. They do not pay for submissions should they appear in an issue, however, the short story authors will receive one free issue with their displayed work as well as the Featured Author for the quarter. TIMBOOKTU A site featuring stories, poetry and essays, dedicated to giving greater exposure to up and coming writers and poets who wish to express themselves in the written form on topics that relate to the African American experience and culture. 2RIVER Since 1996, 2River has been a site of poetry, art, and theory, quarterly publishing The 2River View, and occasionally publishing individual authors in the 2River Chapbook Series. All publications first appear online and afterwards in print. Interested contributors should read the submission guidelines. SPINNING JENNY Spinning Jenny is an open forum for poetry, fiction, and drama. They consider experimental writing and work by unpublished authors. However, writers are strongly encouraged to review a recent issue of the magazine before submitting their work. Please send up to six poems or ten pages of fiction or drama for consideration. They prefer to receive no more than three submissions per writer per year, and generally cannot reply to more. They do not consider simultaneous submissions or material that has been previously published in any format. ME THREE Me Three's mission is similar to that of all literary journals: to feature good writing. In addition, however, they wish to use writing in a way that will allow them to express and satisfy their own intellectual curiosities, which they feel are often underrepresented in other online publications. These interests include culture, criticism, literature, music, philosophy, opinion, history, and innovative ideas in general. Me Three publishes both nonfiction and fiction, and is updated several times per week. MOBIUS First published in 1982, and has been continuously published since 1989 when Jean Hull Herman became magazine editor. The magazine, which is well-known nationally and internationally, was established for the encouragement of writers and the advancement of poetry as one of the Fine Arts. The Editor looks for the informed mind responding to the challenges of reality and expressions of imagination in poetry done with intelligence and wit. (Hint: Editor has a sense of humor, and likes humorous poetry.) They seek examples of traditional formats, especially rhyming formats, sonatas, limericks, then sestinas and villanelles; and modern, innovative forms. THE EDWARD SOCIETY The Edward Society was once an entirely different being, but has grown in ways similiar to the personal growth of the original founders. These once crept under half moons along ridges of old buildings and through dark passages to sit enclosed within cramped steeples of aged churches and read stories by candlelight. In those days it was not to be spoken of. The Edward Society is an online publication only who might put your writings on their website if you send them to them. The Edward Society may sound somewhat scary and threatening, and it is. a poetry magazine that doesn't care who you aren't Anon has to be the most appealing poetry magazine to emerge in years due to its anonymous submission procedures. Poems are submitted and assessed anonymously, meaning that the focus is on the writing rather than the writers. Full information about how to submit work is available on the website, where you can also see snippets of poetry and prose. There is a great kids’ section called Don’t Dance Dad – in each issue it is up for grabs by one anonymously submitting children’s poet, who sees his or her work showcased across eight pages and illustrated by artist David McAleece. Anon ought to be on the hit-list of all poets who want their work assessed rather than their reputation. It provides a level playing field for everyone, known and unknown, and puts the focus squarely on poems rather than on poets. THE GANZFELD The Ganzfeld is an annual book of pictures and prose produced and published by Monday Morning. It presents a unique visual take on the world by gathering together a diverse selection of design, illustration, comics, and picture stories along with essays that place them in a historical and critical context.  Eyeshot.net is litter for the ill and literate featuring hopelessly convoluted literature, stories that many might think could use some serious crafting and revision, stories that have been repeatedly rejected at for-profit print publications, book-tour diaries about american writers and their hair, links to digital art sites, audio interviews with superfamous writers and ridiculously slow-loading animations of birds feeding on multicolored stars and then vomiting just a little. Launched in August 1999, this site enjoys a modest following that doubles every few months and occasionally takes off whenever a Hungarian or Scandanavian sexblog links to the autofellator interview AMBULANT Ambulant publishes innovative poetry, short fiction and visual media. There are no limitations in subject matter unless otherwise indicated by a themed issue. Electronic submissions should be sent as attachments in MS Word format. To submit poetry, send 5-8 poems with no single poem exceeding 4 pages. For Fiction, send 2-3 pieces of short fiction and/or excerpts of longer works none exceeding 12 pages. BELLEVUE LITERARY REVIEW Bellevue Hospital, the oldest public hospital in the US, has been witness to nearly 270 years of human drama. In this tradition the Bellevue Literary Review was created as a forum for illuminating humanity and human experience. They invite submissions of previously unpublished works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that touch upon relationships to the human body, illness, health and healing and encourage creative interpretation of these themes. EXPOSE'D Well designed new site which features the best new writing and art, edited and co-ordinated by Mike Green, based in Oldham, Lancashire. Expose'd is an independent web site, it is at present self-funded and not grant driven. Submissions are welcome as is any feedback. As there is no payment for submissions, copyright remains with the creator. All submissions and enquiries will be personally answered. To contact, use free phone voicemail number 07005 942 849, or e.mail here FRONT AND CENTRE One of the reasons I set up Lit Mag Central in the first place, Matthew Firth's seminal, wonderful, creme-de-la-creme lit mag is a must for anyone remotely interested in bold new writing. Each issue is full of the cream of new, ballsy, international writing and should be devoured, cherished and held onto as gold-dust for when the painstakingly selected talent on offer make it inevitably massive. One of the very best which I heartily recommend you click the image and subscribe to via their new website, if you haven't already. PULSAR POETRY MAGAZINE A quarterly, A5, full-colour cover, 36 page, professionally printed, paper publication, including poems from all areas of the globe. The magazine also includes book/booklet reviews and reviews of 'live' poetry events. They seek interesting and stimulating unpublished work, thoughts, comments and general observations, preferably hard-hitting, thoughtfully written work. Endeavour to reply within 30 days.  Pindeldyboz is a veritable writing empire, run by a small but valiant group of people, which publishes creative works both online and in the pages of a print volume released once a year. The publish mainly fiction, occasional non-fiction and art and plan to release their first poetry collection someday. The Web Edition of Pindeldyboz has published over 350 stories by over 200 authors over the last three years. They accept complete submissions - in other words, they don't edit what they get, much. If it's good, they throw it up there. CAFFEINE DESTINY Invites contributions of poetry, fiction, essays, book reviews and artwork. Poetry has the best chance of being published. Upon publications, one-time rights are acquired, with all rights reverting to the author after 90 days. Email your submissions in the BODY of an email, not as an attachment. They will endeavour to respond within 12 weeks and you can submit simultaneously.  Web Del Sol is an absolutely mind-boggling array of new writing, literary sites, online writing workshops, interviews etc. Web Del Sol also publishes several columns and reviews, as well as original fiction and poetry at Del Sol Review. WDS provides a portal to the best in hypermedia and new literary publications, as well as interactive features like the online poetry community and workshop, The Writer's Block.  The Konundrum Engine Literary Review is an online journal based in New York. Prose submissions should be sent as a Word attachment or in the body of an e.mail. Prose submissions should be under 2000 words, and should not be genre fiction. Poems should sent the same way, 2-3 at a time. Quarterly international literary journal invites submissions of poetry (4 poems), prose (500-1,000 words) and ideas for articles. Seeks work by women writers. To submit work (include SAE) contact Carole Baldock, 17 Greenhow Avenue, West Kirby, Wirral CH48 5EL. Or email
 Sliptongue publishes literary fiction, with both humorous and dark erotic content; emotion saturated tales that bring about a surge in the bloodstream, shivers in the spine, swells of laughter, or any combination thereof; humorous libertine illustrations; epigrams, narrative poetry, and laugh inducing ditties; a Random Frivolity Weblog; Angie & Ella serials; vocabulary guidance, reviews, and interviews THE NORTH MAGAZINE Welcomes submission of poetry by post, but highly recommends you read the magazine first (as you should always do.) There are no restrictions on subject matter or style, however, as a magazine of contemporary poetry, they have high editorial standards. They also pay a small amount to contributors, depending on financial status at the time. Click title for more info. ABC TALES Great forum for writers published/unpublished to get feedback on new work and draw inspiration from the neverending supply of talent they would die for. Launched in 2000 by John Bird (Big Issue founder), Gordon Roddick (Body Shop co-founder) and Tony Cook (Chairman of Red Pepper,) ABCtales has attracted thousands of writers from around the world and won numerous awards including the Yell Award for 'Best Arts and Music Site' 2001 and the New Statesman 'Online Community Award' 2001. Attracting many positive comments from press and users alike, ABCtales has around 100 stories and poems added every day  Topic Magazine is a kaleidoscopic new British literary review which tackles one theme at a time. They have no staff writers. Instead, they discover the widest range of thinkers and doers on any given subject. Topic is a magazine dedicated to variety of voice, and as such it welcomes a broad spectrum of writers. Please note, they do not publish fiction on poetry Red River Review is a fully electronic literary journal which publishes quality poetry using the latest technology. Red River Review is a journal for poets serious enough to have studied the craft of writing and for readers who enjoy being stirred and moved by language WINAMOP New UK writing site which showcases all sorts of new writing - experienced people, skilled writers and rank amateurs, sometimes they hit the mark, sometimes they belly-flop (sometimes they mix their metaphors). You pick up the pieces and make of them what you will. SKIVE SKiVE is an Australian-based online zine featuring short stories, articles, reviews, comics for men & women readers over the age of 18. The site is updated on a monthly basis and is always on the look out for new work from exciting new writers SOLANDER Solander is published twice yearly, in May and November. It is a magazine of interviews, articles, short fiction and comment. It is the only magazine in the world for enthusiasts of historical fiction. They publish two new short stories a year and pay $150 (US dollars) or £100 (UK pounds) for each story. Submissions should be historical fiction according to their definition. They must be self-contained short stories, not first chapters of novels. Preferred length is 5000 words, but they will print a good story of any length between 2000 and 7000 words.  Founded in 1996 as a quality web-only literary magazine not bound by formula of genre and harnessing technology to further the reading experience rather than for its own sake. Submissions for the next issue will be accepted until September 1, 2003 Click title for more info. HOBART Excellent, well designed literary journal featuring new fiction and poetry, monthly likes and dislikes of the editorial team, details of forthcoming tours and readings and lots of great writing and music links
MAGMA Magazine of poetry and writing about poetry, published three times a year, in full on paper and in selection on their website. Rotating editorship keeps selections fresh and interesting THE DMQ REVIEW The DMG Review seeks poetry submissions of all styles. Submissions should be sent in groups of three (no attachments) with a brief bio by e.mail by clicking the title |
