The Garlic Press is a quarterly online magazine of “extra pungent poetry and prose”. They’re looking for memorable writing in all forms, from traditional to experimental. They just want writing that makes an impact: “We’re looking for work that stings us awake and leaves us revitalized, fortified against the viruses of apathy and inattention.” They accept writing from authors at all stages–unpublished, emerging, and established.

The Garlic Press plans to publish four issues a year online, in April, July, October, and January. So far they’ve published two issues, with writing ten to twelve contributors in each. 

The Garlic Press plans to hold a reading period before each publication date as follows: Submissions will be open from January 1 through March 31 for the Spring issue, published in April; from April 1 through June 30 for the Summer issue, published in July; from July 1 through September 30 for the Fall issue, published in October; and from October 1 through December 31 for the Winter issue, published in January. Authors may send one submission per reading period.

Poets may submit up to the three poems, totaling ten pages or fewer. Authors of prose may submit two short pieces or one longer piece, totaling ten pages or fewer double spaced. The Garlic Press accepts all forms of prose, including fiction, creative nonfiction, essays, and hybrid writing. Submitting authors can expect a response within two to four months.

The Garlic Press accepts submissions via email, not online or by post. They accept simultaneous submission but ask that authors withdraw writing published elsewhere. They do not accept previously published writing, or writing generated by AI.

The Garlic Press only accepts 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 The Garlic Press, please visit their website here.