February 27, 2023

45 Specialized Manuscript Publishers that Accept Direct Submissions

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: Now Accepting Nonfiction Submissions

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: Now Seeking Submissions

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…

How to Stay Motivated (So You Can Finish Your Writing Projects)

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

28 Literary Fiction Markets Now Open for Submissions

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

The Ocotillo Review: Now Seeking Submissions

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: Now Accepting Proposals

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…

Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Authors this February

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….

Traditional or Self Publishing – That is the Question

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

Eight Exciting New Literary Journals – Winter 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…