June 11, 2026
These literary magazines pay for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They’re a mix of literary and genre magazines. Short Story, LongShort Story, Long is a Substack-based magazine. You can read about them here. Each story will be paired with original artwork. They want stories of 2,000-8,000 words (3,000-5,500 words preferred).Deadline: 30 June 2026Length: See abovePay: $150Details here….
Thin Places is a new online journal of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, “about thresholds between ordinary life and sacred spaces”. They’re looking for writing that evokes “renewed wonder and the courage to notice the unseen”. You can read the first issue of the journal online to get a sense of what they publish. Thin…
Point of view isn’t a camera angle. It’s more like—you stick your hand out and hope they take it. You’re basically saying, okay, stand here. This close. Not closer. I’ll show you this drawer, not that locked one. This is what you get to know. This is what you don’t. Once you make that deal,…
June 8, 2026
These magazines accept hybrid/genre-bending/cross-genre works. They also accept other genres, like fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. A few of these magazines pay writers. Many, but not all, are open for submissions now. The Literary Times MagazineThey publish “original, experimental, and aesthetically powerful literature” – hybrid (2,000-3,000 words), fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They want work “with an…
June 4, 2026
This list focuses on ten publishers that we are excited about that are open to submissions this month. Some are only open for a short period of time, others will be open the whole month and beyond. At least four of these are presses we have not covered previously. Please note that if a publisher…
NAVIGATIONS is a new online journal of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, inspired by the editors’ correspondence with poets and friends. In addition to publishing a range of poetry, they also favor epistolary writing, writing about place, road poems, collaborations, responses, and experimental essays. You can read the first issue online to get a sense…
By Bethany Bruno I can tell within one page when a writer mistakes profanity for voice. Swearing isn’t the problem. Substituting it for craft is. After a while, it blurs. Every line strikes the same emotional note. When every exchange turns into “Fuck this,” “What the fuck,” or “Shit,” nothing carries weight. The dialogue isn’t…
June 2, 2026
Wizard’s Tower Press specializes in publishing within the science fiction and fantasy genre. They are a small press based in South Wales. They are currently also accepting submissions for an anthology called “They Are Still Here”, which you can learn more about here. It is a paying opportunity. Outside of the anthology call they are…
Harlequin Presents (M&B Modern) is an imprint of Harlequin Romance, which is an imprint of Harper Collins. We have also reviewed a number of their other imprints previously, including Afterglow Books, Carina Press, Mills & Boon, Love Inspired & Love Inspired Suspense, Special Edition, Harlequin Historical, Harlequin Heartwarming, Harlequin Medical Romance, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, and…
Pen & Sword Books is an established and respected publisher of nonfiction. They are based in the UK. They are also the majority shareholder for Script Publisher Services, which is a major distributor. Pen & Sword Books has excellent distribution, primarily in the UK. They are best known for publishing specialist military history books, under…
Queerteen Press is an imprint of JMS Books which we’ve reviewed here. Please read our full review of JMS Books, alongside this review, as there is some helpful context there. Queerteen Press accepts and publishes gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender fiction which is focused on a younger readership. The books they publish feature main characters…
June 1, 2026
▾ Filter listings Fiction Poetry Contest Essay ✕ Showing all These are themed calls and contests from 41 outlets for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry; some are open for more than one call. Some of the call themes are: The Book of Demons; Gold; Side Hustle – Horror Stories for Late Capitalism; Gossip; Off the Broken…