Issue Six Hundred Ninety Four

Shadow Falls Review: Now Seeking Submissions

Shadow Falls Review is a new print journal of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, produced and published by the graduate students at The University of St. Thomas. Named after a waterfall along the Mississippi River, Shadow Falls Review hopes to emulate the sense of quiet mystery found there: “We all have shadows, lived in and…
Issue Six Hundred Ninety Four Literary Journals

77 Publishing, Grant, and Fellowship Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Writers (September 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….
Issue Six Hundred Ninety Four Special Feature

Building an Author Platform When You Can’t Be Out: A Guide for Queer Writers

By Dinah Yousef For many LGBTQ authors in countries where it’s illegal to be queer, advice like “put yourself out there,” “post a photo,” “make video content,” and “be visible” isn’t just unhelpful,  it’s dangerous. As a queer author in a country where it’s illegal and dangerous to disclose your sexuality, visibility isn’t empowering. You…
Issue Six Hundred Ninety Four Special Feature

  • Manuscript Publishers By Category

  • Literary Journals By Category