Articles by S. Kalekar

40 Magazines Publishing Literary Fiction

These magazines publish literary fiction; most also accept other genres, like nonfiction and poetry. Many, but not all, of them are open for submissions now, or have announced their upcoming reading periods. Some of them pay. They are listed in no particular order. West BranchThey accept fiction (up to 30 pages), creative nonfiction, poetry, and…
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Flame Tree Publishing: Accepting Submissions for Three Anthologies

Flame Tree Publishing is an established press that is distributed by Hachette UK, which is also now a shareholder. (You can learn more about the company and their imprints here.) They occasionally have calls for themed anthologies. Currently, are accepting submissions for three fiction anthologies, part of their new Myths, Gods & Immortals series. “Each…
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Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Authors: January 2024

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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5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in January 2024

These magazines pay for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They’re a mix of literary and genre magazines. Not all of them are open through the month. Nightmare MagazineThis is an award-winning magazine of horror and dark fantasy; you can read more about them here. They publish fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. “We feature works spanning the broad…
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44 Themed Submission Calls and Contests for January 2024

These are 44 outlets with themed calls and contests for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Some of the calls are: rites of spring; solarpunk; underappreciated writers; classic fairy tales; marshland horror; the devil you know best; boundaries; old friends; poison; bigfoot country; and dragons. A few outlets have more than one call.THEMED SUBMISSIONS The Cosmic BackgroundThis…
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40 Literary Journals Accepting Poetry Submissions

These magazines accept poetry; many of them also accept other genres, like fiction and nonfiction. A few of them pay. Many, but not all, of them are open for submissions now. They are listed in no particular order. AcumenThis is an award-winning poetry journal. They publish new poetry and poetry translations, alongside articles, debate, comment…
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5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in December 2023

These magazines publish fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They are a mix of literary and genre magazines. On SpecThis is a Canadian magazine of speculative fiction and poetry. They are open for submissions now.Deadline: 15 December 2023Length: Fiction up to 6,000 wordsPay: CAD100 for short-shorts (under 2,000 words) and poetry, CAD0.05/word for fiction up to 6,000…
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45 Themed Submissions Calls and Contests for December 2023

These are themed calls and contests from 45 outlets for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry; a few outlets have more than one call. Some of the calls are: the end; surf noir; strange clocks & different calendars; mathematical horror; color; familiars; the brides of Dracula; the map of lost places; rattus futura; pirate tales; and here…
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35 Literary Journals Accepting Translations

These magazines accept translations of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, and they are a mix of literary and genre magazines. Most of them also accept original work in these genres. Some pay writers. Many, but not all, of them are open for submissions now. They’re listed in no particular order. Words Without Borders Their website says,…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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