PSA: If you edit a lit mag, we’ve received several confirmed reports that someone by the name of John Kucera has submitted and published several plagiarized pieces. So, heads up if you see that name. If your name is coincidentally John Kucera and you have not plagiarized anything, first, I’m sorry. Second, have you ever seen Highlander?
Love new friends. Speaking of friends — we’re friends, right? I think so. As a friend, I’ll let you all in on a secret.
A few years ago, my mother remodeled her living room. She added wooden slats to the walls; built a loft. It was lovely. While all of this was in motion, she called me into the living room.
“Look!” She pointed at the wall where the new wooden slats were going to be placed—where she’d painted in huge red letters:
KAREN IS AWSOME!
She was very proud of herself and said, “Now, if anyone ever takes these down, they’ll know how awesome I was.”
No, I didn’t tell her.
But, here’s the thing. The secret. It’s genetic. I suck at grammar and spelling. I make plenty of mistakes.
So, just letting you know that if you comment or email, I greatly appreciate it. You’re awsome. It helps and I always make corrections when you do. But just be aware, it’s not going to change.
As for our new lit mag friends. Each of these mags were recently added to our database. Some are new. Some pay. Some seem wild and out there. It’s a variety pack list! Enjoy.
Hellbender Magazine
- (01/31/2024)
Hellbender Magazine‚ formerly Cheat River Review‚ is a home for fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and visual art.
• Accepts - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Art
Ink and Marrow
- (01/31/2024)
We accept original, previously unpublished poetry (your personal website/blog/social media do NOT count).
• Accepts - Poetry
• Responds within 45 days.
Genrepunk Magazine
Literary magazine for weird little experiments.
• Accepts - Fiction, Flash Fiction, Micro Fiction, Nonfiction, Flash CNF, Poetry, Hybrid, Art, Comics, Wtf is genre, send anything
• Responds within 7 days.
Venus Hour
- (03/16/2024)
Favors to Venus in words and pictures, even if just for an hour.
• Accepts - Hybrid
• Responds within 45 days.
Hyacinthus Zine
- (01/31/2024)
connecting young spirits and a plethora of narratives together, forming a beautiful piece of shared dreams and musings x
• Accepts - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Review, Interview, Art, Photography, Wtf is genre, send anything
• Theme: Passion
THE EYRE
The Eyre is a literary and art magazine dedicated to the youth. Submissions will open soon!
• Accepts - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Art, Photography
• Responds within 7 days.
ad infinitum literary magazine
- (02/01/2024)
we are a youth-run litmag looking for work from writers and artists aged 11-21, work that goes to infinity and beyond <3
• Accepts - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Hybrid, Art, Photography, Humor, Play, Comics, Wtf is genre, send anything
• Theme: WINTER
• Responds within 30 days.
SUNHOUSE Literary
SUNHOUSE Literary is a monthly journal focused on poetry and flash prose.
• Accepts - Flash Fiction, Micro Fiction, Flash CNF, Poetry, Hybrid
• Responds within 5 days.
Main Squeeze Magazine
- (02/16/2024)
Main Squeeze Magazine is a yearly publication by Southern Oregon University students.
• Accepts - Fiction, Flash Fiction, Nonfiction, Flash CNF, Poetry, Art, Photography
• Responds within 30 days.
Northern Life Magazine
For Lancastrians and Yorkshire folk to share their poems, stories and memories. Published quarterly, in print and online
• Accepts - Fiction
Nine Muses Review
Nine Muses Review is an independent free-access online literary magazine that publishes poems, fiction, cnf, and art! ü©∑
• Responds within 14 days.
Does It Have Pockets
Does It Have Pockets is an online literary magazine with an emphasis on the uncatagorizable.
• Accepts - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry
• Fee: 3
• Pay: 10
• Responds within 60 days.
Sport Stories Press
Creating and sharing more stories by, for, and about amateur athletes, particularly sportswomen.
• Accepts - Fiction, Flash Fiction, Micro Fiction, Nonfiction, Flash CNF, Poetry, Hybrid, Review, Interview
• Theme: Sports
• Responds within 60 days.
INTER-VIEW JOURNAL
- (03/18/2024)
Submit to our second online issue.
Accepting: poetry, short stories, cover art and visual art.
• Accepts - Hybrid
• Theme: PROTEST
• Responds within 30 days.
Chel Campbell
- (02/29/2024)
Blurring the lines between art, literature, content, and memes. Literary playground of the digital landscape.
• Accepts - Flash Fiction, Flash CNF, Poetry, Hybrid, Art, Comics
• Theme: Inaugural Issue
• Pay: 4.2
• Responds within 30 days.
Same Faces Collective
Interdisciplinary literary magazine
• Accepts - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Hybrid, Review, Interview, Art, Photography
• Responds within 60 days.
The Argyle Literary Magazine
Bi-monthly lit mag. No particular theme or aesthetic. Just great writing! Accepts poetry, fiction, CNF, and digital art.
• Accepts - Fiction, Flash Fiction, Micro Fiction, Nonfiction, Flash CNF, Poetry, Review, Interview, Art, Audio, Video
• Theme: General Submissions
• Responds within 30 days.
Midsummer Dream House
Literary & Arts Magazine.
• Accepts - Fiction, Flash Fiction, Poetry, Hybrid, Art, Photography, Comics, Audio
• Responds within 180 days.
The Manila Magnolia
- (03/14/2024)
The Manila Magnolia accepts submissions in translation, poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.
• Accepts - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translation
• Responds within 90 days.
Judy Magazine
recipes - stories - nostalgia - art
• Accepts - Fiction, Flash Fiction, Nonfiction, Flash CNF, Poetry, Hybrid, Art, Photography, Audio, Video, Wtf is genre, send anything
• Fee: 3
• Responds within 90 days.
Skipjack Review
A journal of arts, environment, and spiritual currents.
• Accepts - Fiction, Flash Fiction, Nonfiction, Flash CNF, Poetry
• Responds within 120 days.
Etymology Literary Journal
- (03/01/2024)
Etymology‚ is the study of words and how their meaning has changed over time. Our online journal expands that definition to publish pieces that reflect on how words have created change in us, evolved us, and affected change on our world.
• Accepts - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Art, Photography
• Theme: Ought
• Responds within 31 days.
THE CRY LOUNGE
- (02/07/2024)
an fresh-off-the-press online publication looking for writings and art pieces that will make our heart melt and cry
• Accepts - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Art, Photography, Audio, Video
• Theme: LOVE
• Responds within 2 days.
Waves of Words Literary Magazine
- (03/30/2024)
Waves of Words Literary Magazine is a Christian literary magazine that bridges the gap between writing and Christianity.
• Accepts - Nonfiction, Poetry, Review, Interview, Art
• Theme: Corruption and Redemption
• Responds within 10 days.
Epater.org
Open for Poetry + Prose submissions. Have anything that‚ is a little out there, entertaining, and/or humorous?
• Accepts - Flash Fiction, Micro Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Review, Interview, Art
• Responds within 180 days.
Gully Magazine
Gully publishes fiction, poetry, nonfiction and art from around the world. We're based in NYC, Berlin and Singapore.
• Accepts - Fiction, Flash Fiction, Nonfiction, Flash CNF, Poetry, Art
• Theme: none
• Pay: $15-$30
• Responds within 60 days.
Interwoven Journal
- (04/15/2024)
the interwoven journal is a political journal with fresh, diverse takes on old and new politics
• Accepts - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Review
• Theme: historical wars
• Responds within 28 days.
Symphonies of Imagination
This is for the people who know that there is a better world out there, this is their magazine.
• Accepts - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Art, Photography, Comics
• Responds within 30 days.
Tension Literary
- (03/30/2024)
Submissions are free and open for our first issue: Emotional Tension! Accepting poetry, fiction, and essays.
• Accepts - Nonfiction, Poetry
• Theme: Emotional Tension
• Responds within 30 days.
The Turning Leaf
- (03/02/2024)
A journal for essayists and poets on the edge of change
• Accepts - Nonfiction, Poetry, Hybrid, Art, Photography
• Theme: General
• Responds within 60 days.
Thanks for these! I'd love to see a list of magazines that accept/pay for reprints!
Appreciate the PSA about the ongoing Kucera situation + the nod to Highlander!