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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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streetcake: Accepting Submissions

streetcake is a UK-based literary journal that is focused on publishing experimental writing. They do not have a stated deadline but they are currently reading for their August issue. They were founded in 2022. Please note that they do seem to use multiple approaches to their title. It is called STREET CAKE and street cake…
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Writing When the Spark Fades Out Too Early

By Abdulraheem Jameel Ango The last mile may be the longest, but many stories never survive the first mile. This isn’t always because the writer lacks effort or the ideas are weak. Sometimes, it’s due to the spark of motivation dying out too early. Finishing the first mile determines whether we’ll ever reach the end….
Issue Six Hundred Eighty Four Special Feature

Ten Publishers Open to Direct Submissions in July 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…
Issue Six Hundred Eighty Three Special Feature

Gnome & Bone Magazine: Seeking Submissions

Gnome & Bone Magazine is a literary magazine that is “cultivating an ever-growing forest of fantasy and folklore.” They describe themselves as “Rooted in myth, magic, and the gothic imagination, we publish stories, poetry, and artwork online and in print.” They have published one electronic issue so far, which you can read here. The masthead…
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The Draft Before the Draft

Before writing a story, there’s usually a strange larval phase where you technically produce nothing while behaving like somebody haunted by decorative ghosts. Outsiders call this procrastination. Writers call this “process” because otherwise we’d have to admit we spent four hours researching 1997 vending machine designs instead of finishing Chapter Three. The draft before the…
Issue Six Hundred Eighty Three

Finding Writing Communities That Support Black Authors

By Jane Garba A good writing community will support you through rejection, bad drafts, and the long lonely hours. A bad one will leave you second guessing your voice and worth. For Black writers, the difference is more stark. Here’s how to find communities that actually show up for you. Know What You’re Looking For…
Issue Six Hundred Eighty Three

FEED THE HOLY: Now Seeking Submissions

FEED THE HOLY is an online journal of writing that promotes peace and positivity. They’re looking for writing that explores questions such as: “What brings you joy? How do you feed the holy or sacred in your life or community? How do you nurture love and kindness? What is it like to be human in…
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Notes from the Editor’s Desk: June 2026

This monthly column is published on the fourth Thursday of every month, and is a space to share information that doesn’t fit anywhere else in our publication. This includes a wide range of opportunities for writers, news and information, and subscribers’ recent success stories. Opportunities: Afterbodies, a new literary journal, pays a 20$ flat rate…
Issue Six Hundred Eighty Two

How to Write Like an Investigator: A Strategy That Keeps Me Writing Seven Days a Week

By Itto Outini Maybe it’s because my background is in journalism, but I do not get writer’s block. When I first started writing fiction, I thought this was normal, but after meeting many seasoned writers, all of whom report experiencing writer’s block at one time or another, I realized there was something different about the…
Issue Six Hundred Eighty Two Special Feature

The Brooklyn Rail: Now Seeking Submissions

The Brooklyn Rail is a respected print and online publication. Each issue features a small selection of poetry and solicited fiction, as well as a much larger selection of critical articles and contemplations about arts and culture. They cover a wide range of topics: music, theater, dance, film, art, literature, architecture, and more. You can…
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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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Why Writers Should Experiment with Writing Found Fiction

By Ratika Deshpande I’ve always been drawn to epistolary literature–stories told through letters and diaries. A couple of favorite examples include Mark Dunn’s mind-blowingly clever Ella Minnow Pea, which is told through progressively lipogrammatic letters that the residents of a small island send to each other, and Marie Brennan’s The Memoirs of Lady Trent, which…
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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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Thin Places: Now Seeking Submissions

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…
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