Last Chance to Submit (May 16th-22nd)
15 Magazines & 5 Contests closing for submissions this week.
And we’re back! And WOW 500 readers already? Thank you all so much.
This week we’ve got some contests thrown in because there are much-much fewer magazines closing. It might not come as a surprise but our first and last-of-the-month lists are always monstrous because that’s when most magazines choose to close for submissions. But yay! Now we have some more space (and time).
So with that space and time, I added a little note to each with something I liked about the magazine. Nothing crazy. Kinda like when UBER asks you to ‘add a compliment’ and so you just press the button that sort of makes the most sense like, “Great Conversation.” Well, they didn’t talk to me so…yes.
If there is something you’d like me to specifically note in future lists, let me know in the comments below!
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May 16th
Random Sample Review
a literary journal dedicated to accessibility and experimentalism: we want work that is decidedly and unabashedly human.
Accepts previously published
Genres: art, poetry, fiction, nonfiction
Response Time: up to six months
Twitter Followers: 1882
Nominates: Pushcart, Best of the Net
Guidelines | Twitter | Profile
*Beautiful website. Truly, well done.
May 17th
erato literary magazine
erato is a digital, non-profit, self-published literary magazine. we are a sapphic magazine looking to publish prose, poetry, non-fiction writing, and mixed media.
Theme: Muse
Genres: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, art, photography, review, interview, comics
Response Time: Week after deadline
Twitter Followers: 44
Guidelines | Twitter | Profile
*Love how they’ve presented their guidelines as a google doc all sectioned out like that. Haven’t seen that before.
May 18th
Stark Nights
A unique and gritty online poetry magazine with focus on the beauty in darker aspects of life.
Genres: Poetry
Response Time: within the month
Twitter Followers: 184
Guidelines | Twitter | Profile
*Brand-brand new outlet with an interesting twist in what they’re looking for.
May 20th
WayWords Journal
Editor's tip: seasons aren't just about the weather; they signify the passage of time. Show us seasons of perfect and imperfect timing—no matter the time of year."
Theme: Seasons
Genres: fiction, nonfiction, poetry
Response Time: 1-2 months
Twitter Followers: 306
Nominates: Pushcart, Best of the Net
Guidelines | Twitter | Profile
*Super clean website with clear guidelines (gosh we love clear guidelines).
Old Pal Magazine
We publish poetry, fiction, criticism, excerpts, audio, mixed media, and various mediums of art. We encourage artists from all experience levels and communities to submit.
Pays: Yes
Genres: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, art, audio, video, hybrid, review, interview, translations, photography, play, comics, anything
Response Time: 2 months
Twitter Followers: 83
Guidelines | Twitter | Profile
*wow. super stylish and minimalist. love it.
BANG!
BANG! is a page on The New Guard literary review. On this page, we offer a unique look at work by a single author. Work is live on our site for a 30 day stretch, so that each BANG! author is showcased individually for 30 days.
Fee: $22 (woof!)
Genres: poetry, nonfiction, fiction
*uhhh, fuck that submission fee. But getting accepted gets you a lot of attention so I guess, yeah? Go for it if you’ve got the money.
The Pine Cone Review
The Pine Cone Review is a literary magazine that believes the best things in life are free. It is a no-fee, no-pay market. It publishes issues that are freely accessible to anyone.
Genres: poetry, anything, art, hybrid, nonfiction, fiction, translations
Twitter Followers: 350
Guidelines | Twitter | Profile
*clear guidelines but doesn’t accept simultaneous submissions FYI
Hot Pot Magazine
we’re a literary and arts magazine dedicated to providing a creative space for young emerging writers and artists. we want your work that reflects still-steaming memories, bridging beliefs or communities.
Theme: mothers
Accepts previously published
Genres: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, art, photography, humor, play, comics, translations, hybrid, audio, video, flash fiction, anything
Response Time: 2 weeks
Twitter Followers: 555
Guidelines | Twitter | Profile
*Literally the only magazine we could find who loves their mothers.
Delta Poetry Review
Delta Poetry Review is an online poetry journal committed to publishing exceptional work by new, emerging, and established writers. We particularly appreciate new voices and fresh language.
Genres: Poetry
*Nominates for prizes with super straightforward guidelines.
May 21st
Libretto Magazine
Libretto Magazine seeks unique works with strong sense of imagery, desire, and emotion; words that resonate, that are produced in styles which push boundaries, complete with an elegant and fascinating use of language or imagery.
Theme: Disability
Genres: fiction, nonfiction, play, review, poetry, photography, art
Twitter Followers: 830
Nominates: Best of the Net
Guidelines | Twitter | Profile
Super detailed guidelines—submissions manager built right onto the guidelines page. Nice
StoryQuarterly
*Note: StoryQuarterly changed their reading periods this year so we had our dates wrong. Thank you, Doug for pointing this out.
The Waxed Lemon: A Literary Journal
Literary journal based in Waterford, Ireland. Eds Joanne McCarthy & Derek Flynn. Print edition published bi-annually.
Genres: poetry, fiction, photography, art
Response Time: up to 6 weeks
Twitter Followers: 2121
Guidelines | Twitter | Profile
*Clean. Easy to navigate & find works.
COLORS: THE MAGAZINE
COLORS is an arts and literary magazine showcasing work from various artists and writers in a monochromatic issue.
Theme: GREEN
Accepts previously published
Genres: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, hybrid, art, photography, play, comics, anything
*Brand new magazine. We’re waiting to see what’s coming.
May 22nd
Full House Literary
Founded in 2020 as an online magazine, we have grown to deliver podcasts, workshops, reviews, and festivals, and (coming soon!) print issues.
Pays: £5
Genres: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, script, photography, art
Response Time: 4-6 weeks
Twitter Followers: 9433
Guidelines | Twitter | Profile
*I submitted to them this weekend so clearly I like them (I like nice websites).
Flights e-Journal
Spread the words… poetry, flash fiction, prose
Accepts previously published
Genres: poetry, fiction, nonfiction
Response Time: 4 to 10 weeks
Nominates: Pushcart, Best of the Net
*Also a small press! And nominates, nice. No simultaneous submissions though - Doug.
BONUS: 5 Contests Closing This Week
(May 17th)
Raymond Carver Short Story Contest
Raymond Carver Short Story Contest is one of the most renowned fiction contests in the world. Featuring prominent guest judges and offering $3000 across five prizes, the contest delivers exciting new fiction from writers all over the world.
Host: Carve Magazine
Prizes: Prizes: $2000 (1st), $500 (2nd), $250 (3rd), and two $125 (Editor's Choice).
(May 19th)
Aate Young Writers Award
The Young Writers Award is open to all South Australian students.
Entries are open to all South Australian students from Reception to Year 12
It is free of a topic.
No fee to submit.
May 22nd
3 New Letters Contests Closing May 22nd
Fees: $24
Prizes: $2500
Robert Day Award for Fiction - Finalists are notified in August, after preliminary judging. Final judging selects one winner and one runner-up in each category, announced in October.
Conger Beasley Jr. Award for Nonfiction - Finalists are notified in mid-August, after preliminary judging.
Patricia Cleary Miller Award for Poetry - Winners receive a cash prize of $2,500 and will be published in the winter/spring issue of New Letters.
Last Chance to Submit (May 16th-22nd)
Seriously enjoying your comments on each pub more than anything. And yeah, fuck that submission fee 😆
Note that Story Quarterly is currently not open to general submissions but does have a contest going with a $15 entry fee.