Where to submit this week (05.20.24)
All the submission opportunities you need to know about this week.
Welcome to Sub Club’s Where to submit this week! Our weekly report of up to date submission opportunities for writers. This week, we’ve got:
6 Recently Opened Submission Calls
3 Lit mags closing for submissions this week
5 Theme Calls
6 New Friends (new listings we’ve added to our database)
5 Contests That Probably Won’t Scam You
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
It’s interesting the patterns you notice making these lists of opportunities over the past year. Lists with closing dates on the 15th or 31st are always HUGE, but in these third weeks, it’s a lot less. What gives? What did the numbers 16-29 ever do to you?
The good news is that limited lists give you more time to explore these limited options and Shannan more time to breathe, eat, and spend time with her loved ones. Everybody wins!
In case you missed it, last week we had a couple extra lists:
As always, as an extra thank you to paid subscribers, we’ve included a spreadsheet download at the end.
Literary Magazines & Journals
Recently Opened Calls
Cool Beans Lit | Deadline: June 1
US-based literary magazine founded in 2023 that publishes Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Review, Interview, Art, Photography.
Quarterly literary arts magazine that stokes the senses and boosts the serotonin! We publish both new and established authors and artists.
Fee: None | Pay: No
Accept simultaneous submissions. Respond within 30 days. Acceptance rate of 8% (reported by editors). Noteworthy: #read for free #active on socials #30-day response time #nominates for industry awards #clmp member #very competitive
Paper Cranes Literary | Deadline: June 15
US-based literary magazine founded in 2024 that publishes Wtf is genre, send anything.
A small teen-run magazine dedicated to the voices of those who long to see their dreams and wishes fulfilled.
Fee: None | Pay: No
Accept simultaneous submissions and some reprints. Respond within 7 days. Noteworthy: #active on socials #one week response time
Dust Poetry Magazine | Deadline: June 16
GB-based literary magazine founded in 2020 that publishes Poetry.
The work in Dust is unsolicited and international.
Fee: None | Pay: No
Accept simultaneous submissions. Acceptance rate of 1.81% based on 55 tracked submissions. Noteworthy: #read for free #active on socials #one week response time # beautiful design # consistent quality #extremely competitive #engaged editors #super extra popular
Jelly Squid | Deadline: July 1
US-based literary magazine founded in 2024 that publishes Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Hybrid, Art.
Brand new online literary magazine based in the PNW that seeks to showcase emerging writers & artists.
Fee: None | Pay: No
Accept simultaneous submissions. Respond within 130 days. Noteworthy: #active on socials
The Petigru Review | Deadline: August 23
US-based literary magazine founded in 2006 that publishes Fiction, Flash Fiction, Nonfiction, Flash CNF, Poetry, Art.
TPR welcomes submissions of original fiction, nonfiction, poetry and art from members of the SCWA and the public at large.
Fee: $3 | Pay: Yes
Accept simultaneous submissions. Noteworthy: #read for free #one week response time #nominates for industry awards
Strange Horizons | Open for submissions
US-based literary magazine founded in 2000 that publishes Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Review, Interview, Art, Photography.
A weekly magazine of and about speculative fiction. We publish fiction, poetry, reviews, essays, interviews, roundtable discussions, and art.
Fee: None | Pay: $50 per poem / $0.1 per word
Do not accept simultaneous submissions. Acceptance rate of 3.45% based on 5294 tracked submissions. Noteworthy: #one week response time # good vibes #engaged editors #20+ years old #mega super popular. woah.
Last Chance to Submit
The Deadlands | Deadline: May 22
US-based literary magazine founded in 2021 that publishes Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry.
A monthly speculative fiction magazine. We publish short stories, poems, and essays about the other realms, of the ends we face here, and the beginnings we find elsewhere.
Fee: None | Pay: $0.1 per word
Do not accept simultaneous submissions and some reprints. Respond within 14 days. Acceptance rate of 1.27% based on 4807 tracked submissions. Noteworthy: #two week response time # beautiful design # consistent quality #extremely competitive #engaged editors #extra popular
Pearl Press | Deadline: May 25
US-based literary magazine founded in 2020 that publishes Poetry, Hybrid, Photography, Video.
Online publication that strives to build a proud community of diverse voices. We are seeking writers and photographers. Open calls release bimonthly and are centered around a theme.
Fee: None | Pay: No
Accept simultaneous submissions and some reprints. Respond within 21 days. Acceptance rate of 20% (reported by editors). Noteworthy: #read for free #active on socials #30-day response time #somewhat competitive
Flora Fauna | Deadline: May 26
US-based literary magazine founded in 2021 that publishes Wtf is genre, send anything.
Flora Fauna is a youth-run digital magazine and blog dedicated to giving spaces to small or aspiring creatives.
Fee: None | Pay: No
Do not accept simultaneous submissions. Respond within 21 days. Acceptance rate of 90% (reported by editors). Noteworthy: #read for free #has print issues #active on socials #30-day response time #nominates for industry awards
Theme Calls
The Winged Moon Literary Magazine | Deadline: May 21 | Theme: ANCIENT
NL-based literary magazine founded in 2022 that publishes Micro Fiction, Poetry, Art, Photography.
a bi-annual print and online poetry and art magazine
Fee: None | Pay: No
Accept simultaneous submissions and some reprints. Respond within 14 days. Acceptance rate of 70% (reported by editors). Noteworthy: #has print issues #active on socials #two week response time #nominates for industry awards
Messy Misfits Club | Deadline: May 24 | Theme: FILTH
US-based literary magazine founded in 2021 that publishes Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Hybrid, Art, Photography, Wtf is genre, send anything.
Messy Misfits Club was an idea developed in late 2021. We knew the queer community needed more realistic representation, which is how this all started.
Fee: None | Pay: No
Accept simultaneous submissions and some reprints. Respond within 14 days. Acceptance rate of 58.33% based on 24 tracked submissions. Noteworthy: #has print issues #active on socials #two week response time # consistent quality #engaged editors
Dreamworldgirl Zine | Deadline: June 10 | Theme: DIY (Do-It-Yourself)
US-based literary magazine founded in 2024 that publishes Hybrid.
Boston-based, multimedia zine for all things girlhood.
Fee: None | Pay: No
Accept simultaneous submissions. Noteworthy: #read for free #has print issues #active on socials #one week response time
The Banshee | Open for submissions | Theme: ISSUE 4: WARNINGS
GB-based literary magazine founded in 2021 that publishes Hybrid, Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry, Review, Interview, Art, Photography, Play, Comics.
The leading journal for women who scream.
Fee: None | Pay: Yes
Accept simultaneous submissions and some reprints. Acceptance rate of 21.74% based on 23 tracked submissions. Noteworthy: #has print issues #active on socials #one week response time #nominates for industry awards
DMQ Review | Deadline: June 1 | Theme: Prose Poems
US-based literary magazine founded in 1998 that publishes Poetry.
disquieting muses quarterly | poetry & art since 1998
Fee: None | Pay: Yes
Accept simultaneous submissions and some reprints. Noteworthy: #read for free #independent #20+ years old #nominates for industry awards
New friends
The Lost Poetry Club | Deadline: June 30
GB-based literary magazine founded in 2024 that publishes Wtf is genre, send anything.
An Audible Zine Podcast: In each episode, we choose an intriguing theme and deliver stories, poetry, flashfic and music.
Fee: None | Pay: £0.015 per word
Accept simultaneous submissions and some reprints. Respond within 30 days. Noteworthy: #read for free #active on socials #30-day response time
Fig Tree Review | Deadline: July 1
US-based literary magazine founded in 2023 that publishes Wtf is genre, send anything.
up-and-coming digital review hosting poetry and writing from young emerging writers
Fee: None | Pay: No
Accept simultaneous submissions and some reprints. Respond within 50 days. Acceptance rate of 30% (reported by editors). Noteworthy: #read for free #has print issues
scaffold literary magazine | Closed for submissions
US-based literary magazine founded in 2024 that publishes Flash Fiction, Micro Fiction, Poetry.
Online literary magazine. we publish micro fiction, prose poetry, and other tiny grostequeries.
Fee: None | Pay: No
Accept simultaneous submissions and some reprints. Respond within 30 days. Noteworthy: #active on socials #30-day response time
The Hemlock Journal | Closed for submissions
IN-based literary magazine founded in 2023 that publishes Wtf is genre, send anything.
A literary journal based in India, publishing writers from around the globe.
Fee: None | Pay: No
Accept simultaneous submissions and some reprints. Respond within 30 days. Acceptance rate of 30% (reported by editors). Noteworthy: #read for free #active on socials #30-day response time
APARTMENT Poetry | Closed for submissions
US-based literary magazine founded in 2013 that publishes Poetry.
APARTMENT is an equal opportunity & fair housing establishment. If you lived here, you’d be home by now.
Fee: None | Pay: No
Accept simultaneous submissions. Respond within 150 days. Noteworthy: #read for free #active on socials
Prosetrics The Literary Magazine | Closed for submissions
TR-based literary magazine founded in 2022 that publishes Hybrid.
An independent literary magazine that publishes poets, writers, artists, both traditional and digital, and photographers.
Fee: None | Pay: No
Do not accept simultaneous submissions. Respond within 3 days. Noteworthy: #has print issues #active on socials #one week response time
Contests That Probably Won’t Scam You
Willow Springs Surrealist Poetry Prize | Deadline: September 1
Submit a packet of up to 3 poems in one file.
Please do not include identifying information in your submission document. We will use your Submittable information to contact you, so please make sure your contact information is accurate and up to date.
Multiple submissions are welcome, as are simultaneous submissions. Please notify us immediately if your submission is accepted elsewhere.
We accept only previously unpublished work for publication. Winners receive $1000 and publication in our Spring issue.
We may consider any submission for general publication
Fee: $15 | Awarding: $500 | Judge: Melissa Kwasny
Noteworthy: Willow Springs is a deeply reputed and longstanding lit mag. The idea of a “surrealist” poetry prize is also just extra thrilling. You can read last year’s winner here.
Poetry London Pamphlet Prize | Deadline: May 31
Please only submit 24 pages of poetry.
All files must be either a .doc, .docx or .pdf. All entries will be judged anonymously and the poet’s name must not appear on any page. Entries must be written in English, can be on any subject and can be written in any style or form. Entries are welcome from poets based anywhere in the world and there are no restrictions on themes, subjects or styles.
Fee: £20 | Awarding:The winner will receive £250, publication of their pamphlet with Poetry London Editions and ten author copies of the work. The winner will also be invited to launch their pamphlet at Poetry London’s Autumn 2024 Readings at the Southbank Centre as part of the London Literature Festival in October. | Judge: Nicole Sealey, Dan O'Brien.
Noteworthy: Poetry London Magazine, a highly respected and longstanding international lit mag, is now looking to promote poets even further with its new book publishing imprint called Poetry London Editions.
The Orison Chapbook Prize | Deadline: July 1
Each year from April 1 – July 1 we accept submissions of chapbook manuscripts (20 – 45 pp.) in any genre (poetry, fiction, nonfiction, drama, or hybrid) for The Orison Chapbook Prize, judged by Orison Books founder and editor, Luke Hankins.
Do not include your name anywhere in your manuscript file or file name, but only in your biographical note and cover letter.
Please include an acknowledgments page in your manuscript listing any periodicals where individual pieces from your manuscript first appeared.
Original English work only; no translations.
Simultaneous submissions are accepted; please notify us immediately should a manuscript be accepted for publication elsewhere.
We plan to announce the winner and finalists by October 15.
Fee: $15 | Awarding: $300 + 20 copies | Judge: Luke Hankins
Noteworthy: The Orison also published the annual Best Spiritual Literature anthology. I like that there’s a specific focus on “spiritual” works here, as vague as that might feel it’s still pretty cool and unique.
The Auburn Witness Poetry Prize | Deadline: June 2
Each entrant may submit up to three poems of witness.
Please enter your personal information into the required fields and include a brief cover letter with your submissions, but do not include any personal information (name, mailing address, email, etc.) on your poems. All entries will be screened by SHR editors before being sent to a final judge. Submissions will be read blind after they are passed to the final judge. The final judge will select a first-place winner and any runners-up. SHR editors will select finalists. Results will be announced in early August, if not sooner.
Entries must be previously unpublished. We accept simultaneous submissions but ask that you please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere. You may withdraw your submission at any time via Submittable.
Fee: $15 | Awarding: $1000 | Judge(s): Victoria Chang
Noteworthy: Besides the fact that Chang is judging this year, I have a personal soft spot for this award because well, erm, I was the runner-up last year when it was judged by Joy Harjo. The editors are super friendly and transparent, and the Southern Humanities Review is a great lit mag to be published in!
The Black River Chapbook Competition | Deadline: May 31
Twice each year Black Lawrence Press will run the Black River Chapbook Competition for an unpublished chapbook of poems or prose between 16-36 pages in length. The contest is open to new, emerging, and established writers. The winner will receive book publication, a $500 cash award, and ten copies of the book. Prizes are awarded on publication.
Fee: $18 | Awarding: $500 | Judge(s): Editors
Noteworthy: Black Lawrence Press is a wonderful indie press that comes out with some great work every year. I especially love chapbook prizes because, well, it’s hard to publish chapbooks outside of them and they can be more accessible money and selection wise.
Below you will find a spreadsheet download of today’s list. This will be provided each week for paid subscribers.
Our spreadsheets include all of the information you see above along with a column to check if you’ve submitted. They look something like this:
