February 27, 2023
All of the presses on this list meet all of our guiding principles, but most of them have such a specific focus that we cannot justify writing a full review and sending it to our full list of subscribers. But they are still good publishers. Instead, we have compiled this list of mini-reviews. I have also…
February 23, 2023
Saraband is an independent publisher that was founded in 1994 in Norwalk, Connecticut. In 2000 they relocated to Glasgow, Scotland and they have since relocated to Manchester, England. Their focus has always been on nature, history, art and the mind/body connection. On their website now, they divide their nonfiction into two categories, nature and culture….
Popshot Quarterly is an established and respected publisher of new voices in poetry and fiction. Their vividly colored and beautifully designed journal features writing alongside artwork from some of today’s best illustrators. The journal is attractive and engaging, and its appeals to a broad range of contemporary readers is evidenced by its distribution in over…
By Abdulraheem Jameel Ango I’ve started more writing projects than I’ve finished. If you’re anything of a passionate writer, then the same is probably true for you. Once you turn your hand to writing, the perceived difficulty of starting a writing project fades away almost immediately and yet a couple of thousand words later, numerous…
February 20, 2023
These magazines and anthologies publish literary fiction. Most of them also accept other genres, like nonfiction and poetry. Some of these pay writers. Most, but not all, of them are open now for submissions. They are listed in no particular order. Mslexia They accept submissions by women-identified authors only, of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, pitches, and…
February 16, 2023
Update June 1st 2023: We no longer recommend submitting to this lit journal as they now are charging submission fees again. The Ocotillo Review is an imprint of Kallisto Gaia Press, a nonprofit literary organization that aims to support both emerging and established authors. They publish fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry in their biannual print…
Wayne State University Press is a publisher committed to supporting its parent institution’s core research, teaching, and service mission by generating high-quality scholarly and general interest works of global importance. They focus on advancing education and serving the local community. Before submitting a proposal to them, you need to verify that your work fits their…
This list of publishers meet our guiding principles, but are only open to free submissions from historically underrepresented writers or focus on publishing content produced by historically underrepresented writers. Some of these publications are open to a wide range of writers including writers of color, gender non-conforming and LGBTQ+ writers, and those living with disabilities….
By Rod Martinez Traditional or Self-Pub? It’s a question we all ask. Once you have edited, and re-edited… and re-re-edited your masterpiece, the bug bites. “I want this book in the hands of readers!” The quickest method, it seems, is to self-publish. It’s easy, it’s actually free on most sites and you can have readers…
February 13, 2023
In my experience, there are many reasons to seek publication in journals that have been around for less than a year. When a literary journal is new, the editors tend to be a lot more passionate. I have gotten handwritten thank you cards from editors of new publications, something that has never happened when my…
February 9, 2023
A small press based out of Pennsylvania, Apocalypse Party says the following about the books they publish: “Our books wobble in the frame of reality and dissect the prism of surreality. These books tend to be difficult to categorize under one banner, but together they form a kaleidoscopic mirror of an increasingly bleak world. However,…
The Heartland Review, an imprint of The Heartland Review Press, is an established print publisher of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Since 2000, they’ve published two editions of their journal each year, in the spring and fall. Each issue showcases a wide range of forms and styles from both emerging and established authors. They even…
This list comprises opportunities for writers and journalists. Some are restricted by geography. A couple of the open calls have fast-approaching deadlines. Please check the eligibility and guidelines before applying. 2023 Highlights Foundation Scholarships All aspiring and published children’s authors and illustrators are invited to apply for the 2023 Highlights Foundation scholarships to their programs….
By Dawn Colclasure Some writers fear writing a first draft. The first draft is that blank page looming before them, daring the writer to compose a masterpiece. Feeling as though they must write a perfect first draft is just one of the roadblocks writers face when it comes to writing something new. It is also…
February 6, 2023
These are themed calls and contests for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Some themed calls are: itch; ghoulish tales; automation; phantoms; miracles; belonging; the first five minutes of the apocalypse; symmetry; Halloween; the vampire; help from a stranger; epic fail; and beach shorts. Also see this list, which has a few calls/contests with upcoming deadlines. The…