The Imagist is an online journal of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The journal was originally published by and for the students at McGill University in Canada, but now submissions are open to everyone. They are looking for original writing that feels, “new, fresh, and concise.” You can find out more about what they like by reading the journal online.
Launched in 2020, The Imagist is published twice a year online. Each issue contains writing from around five to seven contributors. Some past issues have been themed, but most issues are not themed. All writing published in The Imagist is archived and available online.
Now through November 11th, The Imagist is accepting submissions for their next issue. Poets may submit one poem, up to 40 lines. Authors of prose—fiction and creative nonfiction—may submit one piece, up to 1,000 words. Authors submitting early in the submission period will receive a faster response.
Authors should send only one submission in each category per submission period. That means authors can submit up to one poem and one piece of prose.
The Imagists accepts submissions via email, not online or by post. They accept simultaneous submissions but ask that authors withdraw writing published elsewhere. They do not accept previously published work.
The Imagist 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 Imagist, please visit their website here.
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