Articles by S. Kalekar

15 Magazines And Anthologies Publishing Romance Fiction

These magazines and anthology publishers accept romance fiction. Most also accept other fiction genres, and some accept blended genres like romantasy, paranormal romance, or historical romance. Some of the calls are themed. They vary widely in tone and style; when possible, please read their stories to see if yours is a good fit. Some of…
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76 Publishing Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Writers (August 2026)

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….
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50 Magazines and Anthologies Publishing Speculative Fiction

These magazines and anthologies publish speculative fiction – science fiction, fantasy, horror, and their many sub-genres; alternate history, dark fantasy, Weird fiction, cosmic horror, supernatural or paranormal horror, superhero, solarpunk, fairy tales, reimagined myths, and more. Some calls are themed, and some of the themes are: gothic horror and paranormal romance, vampires, food in fairy…
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5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in August 2026

These magazines pay for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They’re a mix of literary and genre magazines.  Haven SpeculativeThey publish speculative fiction and poetry. They also publish climate crisis focused Dry and Wet issues each year; scroll down on the guidelines page for details. “We like stories that are subtle in their telling and stick with…
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35 Themed Submission Calls and Contests for August 2026

▾ Filter listings Fiction Poetry Contest Essay ✕ Showing all These are calls and contests from 35 outlets for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Some of the call themes are: cozy fantasy; anger management for pet peeves; of love forbidden; aliens & cryptids; food in fairy tales; bodies of work; poetry and polar science; not/feeling better;…
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12 Magazines Accepting Books for Review

These magazines accept books for review: fiction (literary and genre), nonfiction, and poetry. Most also accept creative or critical writing: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, reviews. And our list of magazines accepting book reviews is here. Sagging Meniscus Press: Exacting ClamThey publish online and in print. They accept book reviews and also books for review: “If you’re a…
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35 Magazines Accepting Book Reviews

These magazines accept book reviews – of literary and genre fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s books. They publish reviews in varying styles and lengths, from capsules to review-essays. Some also accept other genres, like fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Some also pay writers. Most, but not all, are open for submissions. Little EnginesLittle Engines publishes books…
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5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in July 2026

These magazines accept fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They are a mix of literary and genre magazines. They are open now, or will soon open for submissions. Not all of them are open through the month. Ragaire Literary JournalThis journal welcomes submissions of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry from Ireland and abroad. They are reading submissions…
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37 Themed Submission Calls and Contests for July 2026

▾ Filter listings Fiction Poetry Contest Essay ✕ Showing all These are calls and contests for themed submissions of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Some call themes are: prepare to advance; out of office; Halloween special; aliens; aftermath; ghost stories; exquisite engines (steampunk); terminally online; Solarpunk; cozy fantasy; invitation; and beyond the memoirs of Sherlock Holmes…
Themed Calls for Submissions

80 Publishing Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Writers (June 2026)

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….
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30 New Literary Magazines to Send Your Work To

These are a mix of literary and genre magazines, and they publish fiction, nonfiction, poetry, hybrid works, and translations. They launched their first issue, at most, a year or so ago. Some of them have yet to publish their first issue. Many, but not all, of them are open for submissions now, and some of…
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5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in June 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….
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30 Magazines Publishing Hybrid Writing

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…
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41 Themed Submission Calls and Contests for June 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…
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5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in May 2026

These magazines pay for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They’re open now, or will soon open for submissions. The Stinging FlyThis Ireland-based journal is open for submissions of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry for their Winter 2026-27 issue. They also accept translations. They also have a submission FAQ page.Deadline: 20 May 2026 (5 pm Irish time)Length:…
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