November 9, 2023

Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Writers This November

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….

November 6, 2023

39 Themed Submission Calls and Contests for November 2023

These are themed calls and contests for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for 39 outlets; some outlets are open more than one call. Some of the themed calls are: burning up/burning down; blight; home; overcoming; Carpe Noctem; freedom; brides of Dracula; uncharted waters; AI, Robot; and gifts. Deathcap & Hemlock: Winter HolidaysThey want writing with speculative…

November 2, 2023

5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in November 2023

These magazines pay for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They are a mix of literary and genre magazines. Not all of them are open through the month. The Stinging Fly This Ireland-based journal will open in November for fiction (short fiction and novel excerpts), creative nonfiction, and poetry for the Spring 2024 issue. They also accept…

October 23, 2023

30 Magazines Accepting Book Reviews

These are magazines that accept book reviews. Most also accept other genres, like fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Some of them pay writers. Most, but not all, of them are open for submissions now. Boston Review They’re currently open for essays and reviews. “Please note that we are a general interest political and literary magazine…. We…

October 5, 2023

5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in October 2023

These magazines pay for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They are a mix of literary and genre magazines. Not all of them are open through the month.The Pig’s BackThis Ireland-based journal publishes fiction and nonfiction. They do not publish poetry.Deadline: 15 October 2023Length: 2,000-5,000 wordsPay: €300Details here. Uncanny MagazineThis award-winning speculative fiction magazine is only open…

October 2, 2023

35 Themed Calls and Contests for October 2023

These are 35 magazines, anthologies, and contests with themed calls for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Some of the themed calls are: hauntings & hoarfrost; crime; seaside gothic; on vacation; jingle & joy; yule; past perfect; old friends; praise; flora & fungi; and pirate tales. Some of the outlets want submissions for more than one theme….

September 18, 2023

30 Magazines Paying for Genre Fiction

These magazines/podcasts pay for genre fiction – fantasy, science fiction, horror, mystery, crime, and more. They also want a variety of sub-genres – one magazine publishes furry fiction, another publishes cozy fantasy, one wants fun science fiction, and one, atmospheric horror. Many do not specify the sub-genres they want in their guidelines, but as always,…

September 14, 2023

Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Writers this September

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….

September 7, 2023

5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in September 2023

These magazines accept fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They are a mix of literary and genre outlets. Not all of them are open through the month. Shortwave Publishing: Shortwave MagazineThey publish short horror, dark fantasy, and sci-fi fiction. There is no specific theme for this call. Their guidelines say, “If you browse the fiction section of…

September 4, 2023

47 Themed Submissions Calls for September 2023

These are 47 themed calls and contests from 39 magazines/anthologies/presses listed here. Some of the calls are: the end; solarpunk; food & feasting; crabs; feisty felines and other fantastical familiars; rattus futura; the unknown; literary curiosities; personal ghost stories; past perfect; cybear punk; nightmares before bed; and abandon earth. THEMED CALLS Hearth StoriesThis is a…

August 21, 2023

30 Literary Magazines Accepting Creative Nonfiction

These magazines publish creative nonfiction of various kinds. Most of them also accept other genres, like nonfiction and poetry. Some of them pay writers. Not all are open now, but many are. They are listed in no particular order. Reckoning They publish work on environmental justice – creative nonfiction (up to 20,000 words), essays, fiction,…

August 7, 2023

30 Themed Submission Calls and Contests for August 2023

These are themed submission calls and contests for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Some of the calls are: subscribe; masks; graveyard boots; shopping mall horror; betrayed; reclamation; coastal new weird; comfort & joy; rip; Halloween; uncharted waters; and the midnight labyrinth. THEMED CALLSCirsovaTheir tagline is, ‘Magazine of Thrilling Adventure and Daring Suspense’. They have detailed guidelines…

August 3, 2023

5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in August 2023

These magazines pay for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They are a mix of literary and genre outlets. Not all are open through the month. Nashville Review They accept submissions of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and translations during the months of February and August. Please note, they have a submission cap and may close early if volume…

July 20, 2023

Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Writers this July

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….

July 16, 2023

29 New Literary Journals

These are new literary journals – they published their first issue roughly a year ago, or less; a few are reading for their inaugural issues now. They publish fiction, nonfiction, poetry, as well as other genres like cross-genre and drama, and are a mix of literary and genre magazines. Some of these magazines pay writers….