August 29, 2024
I often receive emails from subscribers seeking journals that are open to rhyming poetry. Some of these emails are sent by poets that write traditional forms, like sonnets, and some of these emails are sent by writers that simply enjoy rhyming outside of traditional forms. The vast majority of literary journals don’t have any rules…
Milk Candy Review is a weekly online journal of flash fiction. They publish a new flash (almost) every Thursday. And every Monday they follow that up with a two-question interview with the author who was published the previous week. Numerous flashes published in Milk Candy Review have been selected for anthologies and awards, such as…
By Jess Simms It’s not easy to get your work published. I know this from both sides of the table as a fiction writer as well as Managing Editor of the literary journal After Happy Hour. The journal’s acceptance rate is around 3%, meaning we say “no” about 32 times for every time we say…
August 26, 2024
These magazines accept micro and flash fiction; many of these outlets also accept longer stories, nonfiction, and poetry. They’re a mix of literary and genre magazines, and listed in no particular order. Many, but not all, of them are open for submissions now. While they all publish tiny fictions, their tastes and aesthetics vary widely….
August 22, 2024
The Garlic Press is a quarterly online magazine of “extra pungent poetry and prose”. They’re looking for memorable writing in all forms, from traditional to experimental. They just want writing that makes an impact: “We’re looking for work that stings us awake and leaves us revitalized, fortified against the viruses of apathy and inattention.” They…
Most writers don’t have a clear idea of what it’s like to work in publishing. The many professionals who make publishing possible often work very hard, without much credit. Our goal with this article, and all of the articles in this series, is to give writers a more realistic idea of what it is actually…
by Tanya Shaffer Struggle with focus? You’re not alone. Here are 11 tips for keeping your attention where you want it to be—on your writing. As a writing workshop leader, I hear a lot about the struggle writers have in getting themselves to the table and staying there. Wrenching yourself away from bills, dishes, and…
August 19, 2024
We generally only review presses that accept work without geographic limitations on who can submit, but this list includes many publishers who do have geographic requirements. We have never fully reviewed most of these presses because of their geographic limitations, but they are still good presses. Most of the presses on this list accept work…
August 15, 2024
Dulcet a new journal of accessible, hopeful fiction, poetry, and visual art. They’re looking for writing with “vulnerability and relatability.” Writing that, “takes readers on a journey and leaves them changed for the better.” Writing submitted to Dulcet doesn’t need to have a happy ending, but it should have a sense of meaning and transformational…
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 Sally Jenkins My first novel was self-published and my second was partnership-published. I was determined to get my third book traditionally published. A round of agent submissions created a mound of rejections. I entered a Twitter agent-pitching contest. Honing my blurb to its bare bones resulted in a call for the full manuscript. The…
August 12, 2024
This list focuses on a wide variety of journals that are seeking specific kinds of writers, including older writers, writers attending university, working class writers, the incarcerated, veterans and their families, women writers, and Southern writers. Some of these limitations are geographic, some are not. Some publications have stricter guidelines than others. Not all are…
August 8, 2024
These magazines pay for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They publish a mix of literary and genre works. Not all are open through the month.The Four Faced LiarThis Ireland-based literary journal accepts fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translations, and art from around the world. Their mission is to showcase emerging writers and artists. They are now reading submissions…
A new print and electronic literary journal based in Belgium, The Brussels Review focuses on publishing poetry, fiction, interviews, essays, and art. They share that they “are particularly committed to promoting non-native English writers and translations, while also welcoming works from English native creators. Our goal is to create a rich tapestry of perspectives, experiences,…
By Gabrielle Brinsmead When I was nine years old, I was chosen to represent my primary school at a luncheon hosted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Seated across the table from the CBCA’s patron, Lady Cutler, I told her that I was going to be a writer one day. ‘Oh, are you?’ Lady…