Four Tulips is a new online magazine of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. They like writing with “vivid language and concrete imagery, living in the moment where visual art comes alive through the written word.” You can read the journal online to get a sense of what they publish.
Four Tulips was founded earlier this year, and so far they’ve published writing from nine contributors. Their journal is thoughtfully designed and easy to navigate. They also plan to publish anthologies.
Four Tulips accepts submissions on a rolling basis. Authors of fiction and nonfiction may submit one piece, 2,000 words or fewer. Poets may submit up to three poems. General submissions to Four Tulips are unthemed. Note that accepted writing may be edited.
Four Tulips is also holding a contest themed “New Beginnings”. They’re looking for poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. The contest costs $2 to enter, while regular submissions to the journal are free. The contest closes on May 20.
Four Tulips accepts submissions both online and via email. Note that there are separate online submission forms for the contest and for the journal. Again, submissions to the journal are free, while the contest requires payment.
Four Tulips does not accept previously published writing, except for writing that’s been published on personal blogs. They only accept submissions that follow the guidelines they’ve posted online. Please read these guidelines in full before submitting.
If you would like to learn more or submit to Four Tulips, please visit their website here.
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