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CLOCKWISE CAT Clockwise Cat is a monthly literary webzine that features poetry, fiction, non-fiction (reviews, essays and political polemics), as well as visual art offerings. Check website for themes. VULGATA MAGAZINE Seeks well written fiction that involve a strong fusion or form and content. Pay a $100 (Canadian) honorarium for first electronic publishing rights and the right to archive stories. Also looking for poetry that evokes the mysterious, the beautiful, the haunted, the sorrowful, the wonderful. Pay between $20-50 (Canadian) upon publication and ask for the right to archive your poem. ARS MEDICA: A JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, THE ARTS, AND HUMANITIES New biannual literary journal that explores the interface between the arts and healing, and examines what makes medicine an art. Welcomes submissions of short stories, personal narratives of illness, creative nonfiction, poetry and visual art. The deadline for submission to the Spring issue is February 28, and July 30 for the Fall issue. 34th PARALLEL A new magazine that hopes to provide a platform to showcase new writers and artists' work. It’s goal is to focus as much on the writer as they do on the fiction and poetry the publish, working from the premise - since we are writers - that most writers are interested in what motivates other writers. Each issue contains interviews with featured writers in addition to their work. 400 WORDS Magazine and website of short-short nonfiction. (Kind of like "microfiction," but all first-person, and all true.) Each piece that appears in it is 400 words in length or shorter. It’s a literary magazine for people with short attention spans and over-abundant curiosity. Every issue of 400 Words covers a theme. FRONT PORCH Accepts submissions of short fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. Please read the appropriate genre’s guidelines below before submitting your work. Reading period extended to November 15 and response time is 1 – 2 months. All work submitted before or after these dates will not be considered. FLUTTER Publishes poetry filled with depth, emotion, wit, honesty, surrealism, and intelligence with a preference for free verse. No political or x-rated poems accepted. Monthly. ALICE BLUE REVIEW Journal published quarterly from somewhere between Seattle and Phoenix seeks submissions of poetry (3-5) or prose (50 to 2000 words). See website for subject headings. Send work as attachments. EPISTEME MAGAZINE A new London based international literary magazine that presents challenging, spectacular prose, poetry and essays on arts and literature in political, cultural and economical contexts. Each issue takes on a specific subject or theme. Seeks unpublished poems, short stories 2500 words max), extracts from plays and scripts, comics and photography. THE AURORA REVIEW Seeks quality literary and artistic submissions pertaining to the human experience. Work submitted should elucidate some truth about the human condition, either on a personal or universal level, and must resonate emotionally and intellectually. ISTANBUL LITERARY REVIEW Accepts submissions of poetry and short stories as Word attachments. Visit website for publication deadlines. A CRUEL WORLD Seeks submissions that stretch the imagination to boundaries often ignored by the mainstream - hard stories containing violence, sex, dirty words, etc. Crime and mysteries ideally but scifi, fantasy, horror and poetry accepted if they include elements of nastiness. Submit by e.mail with SUBMISSION in subject box. # ANDWERVE Seeks submissions of fiction, non-fiction (3000 words max), poems (up to 3), photography, painting and design that addresses the intersection between the individual and his or her built/natural environment. If your work challenges existing forms and established lines of communication, then please submit. THE MUSE A community for writers and artists of all ages who post their works and give feedback to others, as well as contributing to TheMuse community and online magazine. TQR Washington based quarterly which accepts fiction of 4,000 - 12,000 words. TQR takes anything, from romance to speculative future tense obscurities. TQR publishes 3 works per quarter and pays $50 per published piece. NIDUS Accepts submissions of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction year-round. 5000 words maximum. Put ‘fiction,’ ‘poetry,’ or ‘creative non-fiction’ in subject line. Submit within word compatible attachment. DUSIE Submit 3-5 poems (in the body email or as attachment). For long poems submit up to 10 pages: long poems, poetic series, serials, collaborative work, translations &/ or mixed media pieces are especially sought after: Familiarise yourself with the journal before submitting. Email submissions with a short bio. No simultaneous submissions. ALBA Accepts original, previously unpublished submissions via email. Publish short poetry 12 or fewer lines in length (with occasional exceptions). Preference for free verse. Please include the word "SUBMISSION" (in caps) on the subject header of your email. All submissions must be included in the body of your email. Usual response time 4-6 weeks. SWEET FANCY MOSES Seeks the world's best fiction (along with non-fiction so incredibly creative that it is not recognizable as such) in English. Submission should be sent as attachments along with the author's name, address and phone number, and submission's word count. ELECTRIC ACORN Ireland's premier online literary publication. Accepts submissions of poems and short fiction of any style, in English or French. Maximum two pieces of fiction. There is no formal limit to the number of poems you can submit, but please exercise your common sense in this regard. MENDA CITY REVIEW Bi-monthly which accepts submission of short stories, stand alone novel extracts of up to 8000 words. No unsolicited poetry, non-fiction or artwork. Published 6 times a year. TRIPTYCH In literature, a triptych is a set of complete short stories that complement each other. They can share a setting, feature the same cast of characters, or they can have a more subtle common thread. Quarterly seeks submissions of triptychs, diptychs and polyptychs. Each panel should be 300 to 1000 words. Think of a miniature novella made up of two to five very short chapters. THUGLIT Bi-monthly genre-specific mystery and noir website. Submit only one story per month of 5000 words or less. No Sci-Fi, Horror or Romance. Erotica (by way of sex) is okay, but PLEASE have violence, crime, murder, mayhem and chaos. MOUNT ZION SPECULATIVE FICTION REVIEW Quarterly that publishes original horror and dark fantasy, preferably with Appalachian themes and settings. Maximum recommended length is 10,000 words. STATIC MOVEMENT Online monthly magazine which has themed issues. Word limit on short stories 5,000 words. Flash 1,000. 50 line limit for poetry. Non-Fiction is slice of life. Simultaneous submissions okay. No gratuitous sex or violence, no child abuse stories. No profanity. ANGEL ATROPHY Publishes the innovative voices of up-and-coming writers. Publish a new short story every week that showcases some of the most interesting fiction on the internet. Experimental and literary fiction of no more than 4000 words. Include a short bio. HARDLUCK STORIES Online zine with guest editors and themed issues which seeks submissions of hardboiled, noir fiction. Also accept book reviews, interviews, essays on a similar theme. THE DANFORTH REVIEW Publishes 6-8 short stories every 5 months. Simultaneous submissions are accepted; just tell them at the time of submission. Previously published work will not be considered for publication. Pay $100 (CDN) for a short story. International submissions welcomed. AGNI AGNI publishes poetry, short fiction, and essays by emerging writers. The print magazine appears twice yearly, in spring and fall. The website grows weekly with postings of new online-only fiction, poetry, essays, reviews, and interviews. Welcome unsolicited manuscripts between September 1st and May 31st. CONVERGENCE JOURNAL Online zine looking for well crafted work with fresh images and a strong voice. Accepts submissions of art (up to 6 images – ideally with a common theme), poetry (5 poems max) and fiction (under 1000 words). No simultaneous submissions. See website for submission deadlines. BOMBAY GIN Bombay Gin is the literary journal for Naropa University founded by Allen Ginsberg and Anne Waldman. Each year there is a new theme. BG publish works ranging from and through cross genre, word mosaics, code switching, new genre, translation, hybrid, visual word or non-lingual—expression, standard prose and poetry, multi-lingual—expression, etc. EROSHA Canada based literary journal of the erotic. Seeks submissions of poetry, fiction and articles. Also seeks submissions for new print anthology. Visit site to get some idea of what they are looking for. GIRLS WITH INSURANCE Prefer works that are under 1200 words and that are satirical in tone. Only accept previously unpublished work. Take anywhere from several days to a month to review submissions. If you don't hear back from us after several weeks, email them. LONG SHORT STORY Monthly e-zine that encourages new and emerging women writers by showcasing their best work. Although their primary focus is on promoting women writers, they also accept submissions from men. Each issue contains stories in a wide range of genres including true life, mystery, fantasy, comedy, romance. Also publish poetry and non-fiction, tips for writers, essays etc. DOUBLE DARE PRESS Encourage new talent and established artists to submit their fiction, nonfiction, poetry, photography, oil painting, comics and every imaginable manifestation of the artistic impulse will be featured in monthly instalments. POOR MOJO'S ALMANAC(K) A weekly literary journal seeking essays, stories and poems. Rants: one essay at a time. Fiction: one story at a time. Poetry: Submit 3-5 poems. No attachments. Just paste the text into the email. OUTERCAST Independent magazine based in Sweden that believes that small is beautiful. Accept submissions of fictional, autobiographical and non-fiction stories of between 800 – 7000 words and poetry of less than 350 words. DICEY BROWN MAGAZINE The magazine is printed in four quarterly online and one print issue each year. Submissions of poetry, fiction, photography, visual art of any kind, comics, anything that seems like it might fit are accepted on a year-round basis. E.mail submissions only. ABYSS & APEX Magazine which publishes the finest in speculative and imaginative fiction and poetry, with special attention to character-driven stories that examine the depths and heights of emotion and motivation from a broad variety of cultural and social perspectives. Will consider dark speculative fiction, but are not interested in horror, or anything with extremely graphic violent or sexual content or over-the-top gore. BYZARIUM Accepts original fiction in the fantasy, sci-fi and horror genres. Open to any sort of fantasy - slipstream, urban, historical, world-building - but ask that sci-fi centre around people more than technology. Submissions from 500 to 5,000 words in length. Payment $5 for stories up to 1,500 words in length, and $10 for all stories over that. ASTOUNDING TALES Quarterly E-zine devoted to Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror stories of up to 5000 words. Submissions should be made by e.mail or via the SMEERP submission form on website. THE GREEN SILK JOURNAL Literary ezine which accepts submissions of short stories, poetry, essays, book reviews, and may consider some creative nonfiction. Submissions within body of e.mail only. No attachments will be opened. GHOTI FISH Litzine which publishes fiction, non-fiction, flash fiction, poetry, reviews and interviews and accepts submissions all year round. Ghoti looks for strong, polished work that takes risks. LAIKA POETRY QUARTERLY Online quarterly poetry and short story journal that seeks to promote a literary counterculture. Publishes alternative poetry and short stories which rail against all literary elites whether conservative or post-modern. 99 BURNING Monthly which publishes dark fiction, Lit, poetry, horror, existentialism, twisted music, tunes, games, art. CRIMEWAVE Beautifully produces magazine which publishes superior, ground breaking short crime and mystery fiction. To read Marion Arnott’s review of Crimewave 8 here GLIMMER TRAIN Glimmer Train is a beautifully produced book-sized journal with a glossy colour cover. Everything about this magazine from the design to the contents points to uncompromising high standards. Anyone published in Glimmer Train ought to feel very pleased with themselves. Anyone rejected can console themselves that they were up against some very high quality writing. Read full review of Issue 56 here MIDNIGHT STREET Nominated in 2005 for the British Fantasy Society Award for Best Small Press. “Midnight Street is an award-winning magazine which focuses on horror, dark fantasy, science fiction, and slipstream.” To read Kara Kellar Bell’s full review of Issue #5 click here STORIE Storie addresses writing, investigating its most authentically innovative aspects. The aim is to present established—or still not—writers through previously unpublished texts accompanied by authors’ notes and interviews that explore writing techniques. Storie features unpublished (both in Italy and the rest of world) texts by contemporary writers. In 2003, STORIE was acknowledged as one of the 5 best international literary magazines, according to the American Writer’s Digest. TIN HOUSE A quarterly which publishes fiction, poetry and essays by new and established writers. Please submit one story or up to 5 poems at a time. See site for further submission details. DOG EAR New quarterly US-based literary journal that publishes poetry, fiction, art, plays, comics and anything of a literary nature. PHILADELPHIA STORIES Philadelphia Stories Magazine strives to publish the finest fiction, poetry, essays and art written by authors living in, or originally from, Pennsylvania, Delaware, or New Jersey. CRYBLOXSOME A new school of writing, sick of yuppies setting up magazines with their parent's money and publishing stories that would only interest spineless middle class bucket spits. Seeks submissions of entertaining, unpretentious writing in RTF, Word format, or just paste it into an email. DREAMS THAT MONEY CAN BUY A new quarterly journal which aims to explore the possibilities of contemporary art, poetry, prose and political satire. DTMCB is intended as a cultural detox; and aims to remind one that a turned page can offer more than a new accessory idea, or a reaffirmation of your innate superiority in the face of irony. SCIFANTASTIC MAGAZINE New magazine looking for original, well written stories that reach out and grab the attention. They print eclectic sf/f and horror. Eclectic meaning that they publish a wide variety of stories told in a variety of ways - be that experimental/'standard.' See website for submission details. THE SAVAGE KICK LITERARY MAGAZINE UK based quarterly of raw and passionately honest short stories. These tend to be in the sleazy line, and deal with viewpoints very much outside the mainstream. Dan Fante features in the first issue, as does Mark SaFranko. Accept submissions that meet their criteria and also pay for the (very rare) work that is accepted into the magazine. It is not ideal for new writers, unless you have a very distinctive voice. ANTIMUSE Monthly mix of fiction, poetry and humour with a dash of blasphemy thrown in for good measure. GOODIE MAGAZINE Goodie Magazine was started in 1999 to celebrate authenticity and originality in whatever manifestation those qualities appear. Panther Books began in 2001. A natural accompaniment to the magazine, Panther was created to publish works by Goodie Magazine subjects, the latest by the great Beat poet, Marty Matz. FOOTSTEPS TO OXFORD Where Writers and Artists are Discovered! The site gives new writers and artists a platform on which to build their reputation and success. Each submission is treated as a "work of art" and given individual attention in terms of layout and art work. Site updated on a weekly basis. THE SEEKER: A GLASGOW LITERARY REVIEW New quarterly literary magazine edited by staff on the Glasgow University Creative Writing course. Though base in Scotland, The Seeker is far from exclusively Scottish in focus. Rather, its attention will wander as near or far to home as its contributors care to lead it. Poetry can be of any length or style and prose submissions must be under 3000 words. Click title for more details. MISANTHROPISTS ANONYMOUS Quarterly-ish English based zine for which there are 3 submission catagories: Poetry, Short Stories and None of the Above (which covers just about everything). Although primarily interested in lively, modern - and often humorous - writing BARFING FROG Where the absurd meets the unthinkable HISS QUARTERLY Quarterly online magazine which accepts submissions of original unpublished fiction, flash, essay, creative nonfiction, digital art, cartoons, poetry, Deliberate Nonsense(tm) (humour) and orginal digital artwork. VERY loosely themed. Excellent writing necessary. A cross between The New Yorker and National Enquirer. DISLOCATE Dislocate is committed to publishing high-quality work in many different styles and forms. We publish both established and emerging writers in each of the three genres — fiction, nonfiction, and poetry — in which University of Minnesota students specialize. Each issue publishes an interview with a featured, alongside a selection of his or her work. JOURNAL OF MODERN POST Swedish journal specially interested in non-fiction, travelogues, letters that are informative and entertaining to read. Also like photographs of letters, postcards, something interesting you've received in the mail. Please try to keep files reasonably small. LITVISION LitVision is an open community for writers and readers to stop by and have some fun! Our crew works in a down-to-earth, humorous style, providing individualized feedback to our writers. Were energetic about shaking the literary tree and seeing what falls. Published monthly, Litvision accepts submissions of fiction, poetry, personal non-fiction, photos/artwork. MONDAY NIGHT Annual journal of literature and art that publishes short fiction, essays and poetry with an edge - something to make them want to sit up and want to read more. Looking for new and emerging writers from across the country and around the world. Recently published work by Ishle Yi Park, Maw Shein Win, Sharon Colem. Website features work published in the journal and other examples of writing they like. HEAT CITY LITERARY REVIEW New bi-annual literary magazine, based in Massachusetts, that publishes short fiction, quick fiction, poetry & anything else they like, alongside photographs. First issue is free and online. Subsequent issues will be available at varying degrees, both online and in print. THE 3RD PAGE Journal of Ongrowing Natures featuring contemporary literature and imagery from international artists. WHIM'S PLACE The Whim's Place mission is to provide an eclectic mix of fiction and non-fiction in an attempt to entertain and occasionally educate an ever-growing audience. On a bi-monthly basis, Whim's Place will feature one Guest Fact or Fiction. The Fact can be opinion, essay, article, etc. Try to keep it under 2,000 words. The Fiction is limited to short stories to under 2,500 words. WHISTLING SHADE Saint Paul-based literary newspaper founded in 2001, which publishes quarterly in both print and online. Seeks poetry, short stories, essays, reviews and cartoons for upcoming issues. Emphasis on mainstream and literary. Short stories can be anywhere from very short to 10,000 words. Essays should surround writers or literary works; profiles of contemporary writers are very much welcome. They pay $10 for short stories and essays, and $5 for poety and short shorts (stories under 1000 words). No reprints please. Simultaneous submissions are okay, just let them know. Don't submit more than 5 poems or 1 story at a time. Open for submissions year round. ZACATECAS Currently accepting submissions of short fiction and poetry, en inglés o español; polished, powerful work with a contemporary feel that's well-written and genuine. Fiction or poetry should be sent in the body of an e-mail along with a short (approx. 40 words) bio. Send no more than one story or 3-5 poems at a time. Simultaneous submissions are fine but please let them know right away if the piece is accepted elsewhere. AVATAR REVIEW An online review that seeks to display the highest quality writing and visual art. Their purpose is to provide exposure to authors and artists and give temporary shelter to their work. They believe in money for art and will shamelessly promote artists' work in the hope it can be sold. They publish poetry, short fiction, essays, visual art and prose poems. AMARILLO BAY Amarillo Bay publish the highest quality fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction written in English anywhere in the world. Their editors will consider submissions from both unpublished and established writers. They prefer mainstream literary fiction but will also consider genre fiction with literary merit and poetry in any form that makes effective use of imagery. Issues are available the first Monday of February, May, August, and November. RUMBLE USA based micro-fiction e-zine that publishes works of between 50 and 500 words and features five stories and one poem and piece of art per issue. They welcome submissions from new and established web authors in any genre. SMOKE LONG QUARTERLY US based, bi-monthly magazine which publishes flash fiction under a thousand words. Tends toward writing that more mainstream lit mags won’t consider, i.e., doesnt shy away from sex, but at the same time isnt purely an erotica zine. Voice and honesty are important. THE HOLD The Hold prides itself in presenting to its readers the best contemporary writing on the internet from well-known established authors to the budding new writer/poet. All spots are currently filled but they are accepting new submissions on a limited basis for future consideration. Prose, poetry, art, rants, columns: 1-2 pieces at a time which should be sent in the body of the e-mail or as attachments.  The only literary magazine of its kind in the Netherlands, Versal publishes new poetry, prose, essays, and art. Versal publishes both known and new voices gathered from around the globe. wordsinhere is a non-profit organization working in the Netherlands to build on and showcase its international poetic landscape. Versal plays an important role by bringing writing from around the world into the living rooms of the Netherlands, and by exporting poetry and prose made there to other countries. THE SUMMERSET REVIEW New York based literary journal released quarterly on the 15th of March, June, September, and December. Founded in 2002, the journal is a not-for-profit, zero-revenue Internet publication devoted to the review and publication of unsolicited short stories and essays. Writers are invited to submit literary short stories and essays of up to 8,000 words, particularly lighter stories and essays that are insightful without being instructional. They are currently not accepting poetry.  A 132 page black and white international publication, for writers of colour, produced by S.A.K.S. Media. Sable believes that there should be no phyiscal boundaries to people of colour to dialogue and collaborate in order to build stronger global and sustainable communities. It provides a space for new writers to showcase their work and receive critical feedback in their chosen written language of expression. It provides readers with an opportunity to read new work by published and unpublished authors and provides useful and interesting literary information in a format that is aesthetically as important as the written word. THE QUIET FEATHER A magazine for new, thought-provoking writing, high-quality articles, stories, poetry, illustration and photography, packed with stimulating ideas. They aim to encourage everyone, no matter how much or how little writing experience they have, to submit their work for publication. Maximum of 1500 words for prose, or 100 lines of poetry. They also looking for photographers, cartoonists and illustrators. DREAMVIRUS Seeks good, original, unusual, real and fresh writing and art of any kind - poems, short stories, dreams, visions, nonfiction, reviews, plays, novellas, photographs, collages, drawings, paintings, anything. The less categorizable you feel it is, the better. There are no rules, only vague indications. The editors like honest, real writing, that carries a clear communication and a unique voice and are far more interested in the content of a poem than its form. They have no interest in literary movements, stylistic fads or 'acceptable' forms of poetry and prose. VERSE LIBRE Electronic publication featuring art and poetry and focussing on free verse. Only occasionally will rhyme appear (usually accidentally), and only when there is something whimsical or liberating in the style. Limit poems to no more that 6. First publication rights on unpublished work are required. All rights revert to the author after the issue is released. Previously published work will sometimes be considered for the Smorgasboard. You may also submit artwork for consideration as part of a feature. BLUE FIFTH REVIEW The purpose of BFR is to present a variety of writers and artists, both established and new, to a broad audience. The editors’ tastes are eclectic. Poetry and artwork that takes chances, that shows the unexpected is a welcomed plus, but all forms—both traditional and experimental —are necessary. This forum seeks a community of writers and who know their own voices, who listen to the muse and let their pens weep. TATTOO HIGHWAY A journal of prose, poetry and art, which seeks submission of short fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and graphics for Issue #9, Summer/Fall 2004, between March 15 and June 1, 2004. They welcome hypertext and Flash media submissions. There is no theme for the "Open Spaces" issue. Upcoming themes: Summer/Fall 2004, "Signs & Signals," Winter/Spring 2005, "Gridlock." Also check out the Picture Worth 500 Words contest where you are asked to write 500 words of prose or poetry on a selected image. SMARTISH PACE Welcome unsolicited submissions but strongly suggest that you read selections from a recent issue of Smartish Pace, or at least some of the sample work displayed on this site, before submitting. Submit no more than 6 poems. Please type your poems on one side of the page only. Type your name, address, e-mail and phone (preferred) in an upper corner of each poem that you submit. Poems of any length, style and subject matter considered. A cover letter and bio is required (see site for more details) They do not consider previously published poems unless you receive permission from the Editor before submitting. MAD HATTERS' REVIEW ZOETROPE: All Story A quarterly literary publication founded by Francis Ford Coppola in 1997 to explore the intersection of story and art, fiction and film. Zoetrope concentrates on short fiction, neither accepting nor publishing screenplays or treatments - only stories and one-act plays. Anyone interested in submitting work should do so through the website's Virtual Studio Story Workshop, where they will receive valuable feedback from other writers and be considered for publication by the magazine. The Virtual Studio is a lively community where thousands of filmakers, writers and artists communicate and collaborate daily. Membership is free. This is an absolute dream of a lit mag. It's wonderful to see a successful film director being so pro-active regarding new writing and the design of the site and magazine is almost too cool for school. At the very least, go for a wander round the virtual studio. Great stuff! THE PEDESTAL MAGAZINE Currently seeking submissions (which they pay for) of poetry, ranging from the highly experimental to the traditionally formal. Send up to six (6) poems; fiction of all sorts, including literary, experimental, and science fiction. Send one piece at a time; academic/scholarly works, works that focus on issues of aesthetics, psychology, philosophy, and religion, as well as pieces of creative non-fiction and personal essays; book reviews; interviews etc. They do not accept previously published work, unless specifically requested; however, they will accept simultaneous submissions THE MUSE APPRENTICE GUILD The MAG is an international literary review with co-editors/liaisons in over 45 countries and hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide. They represent writers in all genres with an emphasis on work that defies categorisation. The MAG is not so much a literary review as a literary festival, presenting the work of the most imaginative and innovative writers from all over the world. POETIC INHALATION Poetic Inhalation provides a unique creative resource in promotion of experimental art, poetry, and writing. To broaden the exposure and exploration of visual and written art forms, they offer a diverse and free forum of artistic ideas TEN THOUSAND MONKEYS Creativity is the most important criteria for submission approval. M10K seek content that will keep them reading or watching or listening. They invite you to offend, delight, terrify, challenge, inform them, not bore them. If you feel you are up to the task, please send the fruits of your labours to the appropriate M10K editor with an email address you'd like to get feedback sent to (if different from the return email address), and a few sentence bio of your inner monkey, following the submission guidelines on the site DESCANT Now in its third decade, Descant is a quarterly journal publishing new and established contemporary writers and visual artists from Canada and around the world. Begun in 1970 as a mimeograph, Descant has evolved into an exquisitely produced journal of international acclaim, devoted to the discovery and development of new writers, and to placing their work in the company of celebrated writers. The standards are high - all of the many submissions received are carefully read, but only a few are accepted. THE FIDDLEHEAD Canada's longest living literary journal, The Fiddlehead is published four times a year at the University of New Brunswick. First published in 1945, The Fiddlehead is known as a WHO'S WHO in Can. Lit. Many - now well-known - writers have found their first home on their pages. They publish short stories, poems, book reviews, and a small number of personal essays. They also sponsor an annual writing contest and award two prizes of $1,000 each. WILLOW LAKE PRESS Willow Lake Press is an online showcase for new and established authors and artists. They strive to present the most current themes and attitudes in poetry, fiction, music and the arts. If you would like your work to be considered for online publishing then you may submit it via email. Please include your name, email address, and fiction category BORN MAGAZINE Born Magazine is an experimental venue marrying literary arts and interactive media. Original projects are brought to life every three months through creative collaboration between writers and artists
THE MALAHAT REVIEW The One of Canada’s leading literary journals, established in 1967. Published quarterly, the journal presents international and contemporary works of poetry and fiction, and reviews of new publications by Canadian authors. Dedicated to excellence in writing, their aim is to discover promising new writers and publish their work alongside that of the best established writers, to present work accurately and attractively to readers, and to increase awareness of Canadian writing in general. 42OPUS 42opus is a digital literary arts journal that seeks not only to present the finest in contemporary literature, art, and design, but also to explore and to press the growth of experimental and collaborative digital works that variously combine literature, art, and design. HAIKU PRESENCE Haiku magazine, publishes high quality haiku, senryu, tanka, renga/renku and related poetry, 3 times per year. Each issue is typically 52-60 pages, A5, and contains original artwork, haibun (haiku prose), articles on haiku practice, news of haiku events and book reviews in addition to the poetry. They welcome submissions from experienced and novice haiku writers alike. TARPAULIN SKY Now in its second year of online publication, Tarpaulin Sky appears quarterly and offers poetry, prose, and trans-genre work from both emerging and well known authors. The look of every issue is unique, styled after the work of a featured artist. Previous contributors include Elena Georgiou, Barry Gifford, Amy King, Fred Muratori. Submissions are accepted year round via email, post and snail mail  Literary magazine which accepts submissions of short stories under 2500 words for consideration for upcoming issues. THE DREAM PEOPLE The Dream People is an online literary journal run in association with Eraserhead Press which publishes absurd, surreal, experimental fiction, poetry, plays, interviews and essays that care little for the sensibilities of convention. Fiction should be 100 to 3000 words although longer works may be considered. Two stories and up to five poems considered at a time. Include a brief author biog with your work. SNAKE NATION REVIEW Georgia-based thrice-yearly magazine which welcomes submissions throughout the year. Fiction 5,000 word limit / Poetry: 60 line limit / Essays: 5,000 word limit / Art: pen & ink drawings, photographs. Payment: $100.00 for artwork and editor’s choice in each catergory. All well-written submissions on any topic, in any form will be considered. Simultaneous submissions are allowed with prompt notification if the piece places elsewhere. BLOC Bloc is a writers and writing site, written, designed, edited and managed by postgraduate professional writers at Falmouth College of Arts, Cornwall. Bloc is a one-stop resource for writers and people interested in writing and provides news, advice and information about writing. It is also a showcase for new writing talent that welcomes contributions from external writers. Check out their submissions page for current themes and submission guidelines INTERZONE Click image for website of Britain's leading science-fiction and fantasy magazine, founded in 1982, it has now reached 150 issues. Short-listed for the Hugo Award many years running, and a Hugo winner in 1995, it has a high reputation around the world. Interzone has published short stories by many of the big names of the field, from Brian Aldiss and J. G. Ballard to Ian Watson and Gene Wolfe, but its particular strength has been in the nurturing of newer writers. MONKEY KETTLE Milton Keynes-based 32-page A5 poetry magazine and website which also publishes sub-culture prose, short stories in serial form, photos, artwork, articles, and anything else pretty much that they can get in a two-dimensional magazine or onto a many-dimensional webpage. THE ADIRONDACK REVIEW Established in 2000, the Adirondack Review is an independent on-line quarterly of literature and the arts published by Black Lawrence Press, dedicated to publishing quality poetry, fiction, artwork, and photography, as well as interviews, articles, book reviews, and film reviews, as well as French and German translations. Check submission guidelines for each genre before submitting.  12gauge.com, originally known as 12-Gauge Review, debuted on November 15, 1995 as a literary quarterly designed to feature the works of the Brooklyn writers' group. Since then 12gauge has evolved into a project where extraordinary writers and artists from around the globe share their visions. Despite changes since first appearing in print form and evolving onto the Web, 12gauge has always remained true to its original aim: to publish powerful and eloquent fiction and poetry from Brooklyn and beyond. CURRENT ACCOUNTS The magazine of Bank Street Writers, Bolton, Lancs. Publishes poetry, prose fiction and non-fiction by members of the group and by other writers from around the world. £2.00 per issue, published twice yearly. Submissions welcome, payment one complimentary copy of the issue in which work appears. Click title for more info. STICKMAN REVIEW Online literary journal which publishes and seeks previously unpublished stories and poems whose first purpose is literary. They consider all mainstream and experimental literary fiction and poetry, but are very unlikely to publish genre fiction (Westerns, Romance, Horror, Science-Fiction, Mystery, etc.), unless the story transcends the typical requirements of that genre. Non-fiction in the form of literary essays, interviews, memoirs and/or personal narratives, plus all forms of art that can be rendered digitally, including illustrations, graphic art, paintings, photography (both black & white and color), sculpture and ceramics. NORTHWORDS A magazine of fiction, poetry and reviews from the north of Scotland, with an interest in the visual arts and an eye on the rest of the world. It publishes experimental work as well as the more established forms. The web site features samples from present and previous issues as well as a complete translation into Standard English, or Scots if appropriate, of the Gaelic Section. ONE STORY One Story is a literary magazine that contains, simply, one story. Approximately every three weeks, subscribers are sent One Story in the mail, the theory being that short stories should be read on their own and not sandwiched between each other. First two trial issues free to subscribers. FAULTLINE University of California, Irvine's Pushcart Prize-winning journal. Faultline publishes new poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction and artwork in an annual spring issue, and features the work of emerging and established writers from the U.S. and abroad UNLIKELY STORIES Excellent literary site featuring art, fiction, articles, poetry, interviews, novel extracts, politics, edited by Jonathan Penton
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PRISM Looking for poetry submissions (4 to 6 poems) and short fiction, translation, creative nonfiction and drama. They're paying $40 per printed page. ROSEBUD Dedicated to creative prose, poetry and visual art is available at over 1000 bookstores in the US, Canada and Great Britain. Published in April, August and December they publish short stories, poetry and an occasional essay. For stories or articles, Rosebud currently pays a flat fee of $25.00, and three issues. Rosebud pays for poems in issues only: Open to outside submissions. LITERARY FEVER Literary Fever is an innovative literary and cultural arts zine that brings international writers and artists together to collaborate and interpret their progressive works. CLOCKWORK PHOENIX: TALES OF BEAUTY AND STRANGENESS New annual anthology series edited by Mike Allen, to be published by Norilana Books starting in 2008. Paying 2 cents per word on acceptance as an advance against royalties, then a pro rata share after earnout. MOTHERKISSER New quarterly ezine which features the best poems from the small press writers, the underground and outsiders, outlaws and rebels. SUCCOUR MAGAZINE Twice-yearly journal seeking fiction, poetry and artwork submissions for themed issues (see website for details.) Succour has regional editors in London, Brighton, Exeter and Manchester who scour the contemporary writing scene to uncover the new writers who will be the literary stars of tomorrow. Themes can be interpreted in any way. Maximum word count is 3000. THE AMERICAN DRIVEL REVIEW Submit up to five pages of previously-unpublished work via post or electronic mail. Submissions accepted year-round. Reading time is one to three months. Simultaneous submissions are discouraged. All conceivable forms and genres of humorous literature and black-and-white artwork are welcome. SIDEBROW An online & print journal dedicated to innovation & collaboration - seeks fiction, poetry, art, essay, ephemera, found text, & academia, as well as creative response to current posts and ongoing projects. Submissions to Sidebrow are evaluated both as stand-alone set pieces & as points of departure for establishing multi-authored/multi-genre works. Submissions that re-imagine, depart from, or explore the interstices between posted pieces are highly encouraged. BLACK BIRO A website devoted to some of the very best contemporary writing in the Black Biro is an online journal created by literary enthusiasts and dedicated to showcasing the freshest poetry and prose from Nigeria, Africa, and the rest of the world. BORDERS WRITERS FORUM A website devoted to some of the very best contemporary writing in the Scottish Borders. The Borders Writers Forum is a Borders wide group that organizes readings/workshops and showcases members work. New members are very welcome. HOUSTON LITERARY REVIEW Seeks the best in poetry and short fiction from writers living in the Houston metroplex, Texas and beyond. Dedicated to revealing to the global community that Houston, and the great state of Texas is home to some of the best modern and post-modern writers. Each issue features writers of various styles, but work to promote continuity in those styles. GUD MAGAZINE Publish work in any genre, plus artwork, factual articles, and interviews. Will publish something as short as 20 words or as long as 15,000 words, as long as it grabs them. Download submission form from their website. THE QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF FOOD AND CAR POEMS An opportunity to showcase your favourite recipes, hobbies and areas of expertise in classical poetic verse. Only looking for poetry that informs - no emotional expression of any kind. Poems do not need to be about food and cars. They can be how-to poems, snippets of biographies, job descriptions, stories (as long as they aren't love stories) lists of interesting facts... No free verse, love poems or metaphors. SAGE OF CONSCIOUSNESS Sage of Consciousness is an international online e-zine that does not fear delving into alternate genres of writing and artistic expression. This magazine is about expression, about being new, fresh, and alive with talent. Check website for themes. BULLET Publishes rock'n'roll noir books. You decide what that means. A broad church so as long as you think you can mix the energy of rock'n'roll with noir stylings, insights and attributes, they'll be interested. 5000 words max though ideally 1500 words max. See website for deadlines. THE WRITE SIDE UP US-based quarterly which features new and established authors both online and in print with a best of book once a year in the works. Accepts flash fiction, short stories, poetry, non-fiction articles, chapters from soon to be released books, novellas (considered). EVENTS QUARTERLY Short stories can be about anything. Stories must have character voices: stories done completely in a narrative voice, without any character voice or thoughts, will not be accepted. 400 – 2000 words. Only submit one story per edition. CAUTIONARY TALE Publish well written short fiction, under 500 words. Like first person, non-fiction narratives, especially of the "What I Did Last Summer" genre. In general, like absurdities, oddities & miscellaneous drivel - as long as it’s engaging. THE ARGOTIST ONLINE Please submit poetry that is not merely prose written in short lines. Try to put connotation and ambiguity over denotation and precision of meaning. Insert "Poetry submission" in the subject line of your email and include a brief biography. If you get no reply within two weeks of your submission then assume that it has not been accepted. WORD FOR/WORD Seeks submissions of poetry, prose, poetics, critical work, reviews and visuals. Poems – 3-6, prose between 50 and 2000 words. Include biog and publishing history. No previously published work. Allow 1-3 months for response. APOCRYPHALTEXT Seek to publish poets with distinct voices/visions. The idiosyncratic and downright ornery are welcome. Previously unpublished. Submit up to 7 poems in the body of an email (no attachments please). Response time 1 month THE SQUARE TABLE Accepts submissions of original fiction regarding family, relationships, life. No genre and no sex/drug/party shock stories. Also accepts food / travel / personal stories, reviews, interviews etc. FILLING STATION Encourages submissions of all forms of original and previously unpublished contemporary writing (poetry, fiction, one-act plays, essays). Submissions should include the author's name, address, telephone number, fax, e-mail and short biography. Payment is a 1-year subscription. BARRELHOUSE Seeks submission of fiction from new and established writers, as well as essays and interviews on everything from art to music to reality television. No previously published work. Submit only one piece at a time. Accept simultaneous submissions as long as you let them know. INDEFINITE SPACE US based online and print magazine which publishes once a year and features minimalist to avant-garde - open to innovative, imagistic, philosophical, experimental creations- poetry, drawings, collage, photography. Reads year round. Contributors receive one copy. COE REVIEW Annual literary magazine of poetry and fiction. Young editors who like edgy, quirky, strange, and new. Anything titled "untitled" gets tossed. Simultaneous submissions are ok. No inspirational poetry. No genre fiction. No porn. Otherwise, anything goes. THE ANGRY POET An alternative arts showcase which accepts submissions of poetry (30 lines max), fiction (less than 100 words, 250 – 500 words preferred), essays and articles (send 200 word outline first), photography and art. Include address and phone number with submissions. HER CIRCLE EZINE Quarterly ezine that explores the feminine experience in the world community and features fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and personal essays on topics related to women and cross-culturalism. BUST DOWN THE DOOR AND EAT ALL THE CHICKENS Seeks stories of an absurdist or surrealist nature between 2000 to 5000 words that do not fit comfortably within any genre. The editors have peculiar tastes and recommend that you read an issue before sending your work. No multiple submissions or reprints. Each issue also features one poet or micro fiction writer. Micro fiction (100 words and under). Poetry (under 15 lines). See site for further guidelines. SPENT MEAT An online journal of poetry & art which strives to publish the best non-mainstream, non-academic, underground or alternative stuff out there. Like free-verse poetry. Visit site to see if your work is compatible with what they publish. SHIMMER Quarterly speculative fiction magazine seeking submissions of speculative fiction, broadly defined. More concerned with compelling stories than with genre boundaries. Like unusual stories, told with strong ideas, strong plot, and strong character development. Favour stories that are dark, funny, strange, or all three. BLUE ALMONDS Open to all kinds of writing: fiction, non-fiction, short stories humour, poetry, movie and book reviews, authors' biographies...send them all in! Especially interested in writing from different countries, with interesting observations about the local language, culture and day-to-day life. GERTRUDE JOURNAL Annual literary and arts publication showcasing the creative talents of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight supportive writers and artists. Gertrude accepts manuscripts from new and established writers. Subject matter is open and need not be lesbigay-specific. MALLEABLE JANGLE Web-based poetry quarterly which seeks to publish quality poetry and related articles. Looking for new, original work that sings in a different way. Although based in Australia Malleable Jangle is produced with an International outlook and encourages writers from around the world to submit their best work. PAINTED BRIDE QUARTERLY Accepts up to 5 poems, fiction up to 5000 words, and essays and reviews up to 3000 words, in any genre or school (occasional exceptions are made.) FACETS Seeks submissions of original, unpublished poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Fiction 5000 words max / non-fiction, essay, memoir 5000 words max / poetry – 3 pages max. Will not consider more than 5 poems from any one author at a time. EPICENTRE Literary periodical based in Riverside, California which accepts submissions of poetry, short-stories, essays, and artwork and is open to a wide variety of styles and subjects and appreciate the non-depressing. Please limit yourself to five pieces per submission. GANGWAY Online bi-lingual lit mag for contemporary literature from Australia and Austria and the community of expat writers living abroad, which welcomes submissions on selected themes. Published March, June, September and December with deadline usually a fortnight ahead of publication. LORRAINE AND JAMES Triannual print journal whose mission is to till the urban landscape in search of new writers and give attention to the noncommercial work of established writers from the United States and around the globe. Publishes fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and interviews in summer, fall, and winter. E-BYCH A new literary magazine for short stories, novels and poetry. Open to everyone with writing competitions, cartoons etc and with opportunities for writers and critics to voice their opinions on Wales and its literature. INTERNET FICTION Accepts submissions of fiction, non-fiction, short fiction, letters, reviews, interviews, articles, journals, musical compositions, humorous stories/ideas, cartoons, photojournalism, travel writing, essays, memoirs, biographical pieces. Encourages all writers of all countries, faiths and cultures, forms and styles to submit. MANNEQUIN ENVY QUARTERLY Seeks innovative, quality submissions of poetry, flash fiction and visual arts that get to the point without just painting a pretty picture. Improvisation, innovation, quirky-ness, non-linear thinking, raw, brave, real, crazy mother flippin' stuff if you have it, send it! Erotic poetry a particular favourite of the editor. DUOTROPE'S DIGEST A database of over 450 current markets for short fiction and poetry. Use the site to search for fiction markets that may make a fine home for that short story or poem you just finished to explore the rest of what Duotrope's Digest offers. CEZANNE'S CARROT Quarterly which publishes fiction (100-3,000 words), Creative nonfiction (100-3,000 words), poetry, and visual art that explores spiritual, transformational, visionary, or contemplative themes. UKULA Quarterly underground culture mag with literature, film, music, fashion and travel sections which seeks to promote independant artists working out of their four focus cities: Montreal, Toronto, London (UK) and New York. FICTIONVILLE Monthly magazine which publishes flash fiction and poetry by various authors. Submissions welcome. Stories by locals, furiners, and studentia. APPLE VALLEY REVIEW Each issue of this bi-annual online literary journal features a collection of beautifully crafted poetry, short fiction, and essays. ARTISTRY OF LIFE Theme-based quarterly which includes poetry, prose, photography and art. Emerging writers. No rhymed verse that is not masterful; no greeting card verse; no religious diatribes or agenda-ridden text. Artistry of Life publish the best artists who come their way, and their standards are high. THE PURPLE JOURNAL Paris-based magazines with English translation which publishes essays, stories, reports, portraits, chronicles, photographs. Much of the work featured is written in present tense with a focus on the world here and now, on reality, and on the tiniest details of that reality LIBBON Twice-yearly UK-based magazine which features 10 fully illustrated short stories per issue. Short stories generally from left field from new authors. For review of Issue 1 click here THE STINGING FLY Dublin-based magazine established in 1997 and published 3 times a year which features and excellent host of established and new Irish and International short stories, poetry, featured poet, book reviews, author interviews, essays, features, photography, illustrations. CHICK FLICKS E-ZINE Quarterly US-based magazine that features well-written stories and essays that are moody, dark, real, gritty. Stories about internal conflict juxtaposed against external demands, about real life people coming to terms - good or bad - with themselves and their choices. Not for women only. Ten dollars to the top two pieces per issue, and a gift to the featured writer. THE SALT FLATS ANNUAL Publishes fiction, nonfiction, experimental, poetry and art that explore a strong sense of place in the real or imagined landscape. Taking its name from Utah’s dazzling white salt plain, The Salt Flats Annual strives to publish established and emerging writers and artists that engage, challenge, provoke, and entertain. DISPATCH LITERARY JOURNAL Twice-yearly US-based journal that publishes everything from micro-fiction, poetry, columns, to serialized novellas. 63 CHANNELS An E-zine dedicated to poetry, fiction, art and music, with Articles, interviews and more. Updated bi-monthly. All submissions welcome INK & ASHES Chicago-based quarterly which features poetry, creative non-fiction, essays and visual art that details, records, questions, explains, and otherwise beautifully documents and explores the human experience. JMWW Baltimore-based quarterly journal of fiction, short fiction, poetry and essays. Editor will work with an author on a submission if she feels it has potential. Fiction submissions generally receive some type of feedback; poetry submissions less frequently. MUSTACHIOED New Orleans based quarterly online journal for poetry, fiction, and art. CHIMERA REVIEW Chimera Review is an online journal that publishes original poetry, fiction, essays and visual arts and aims to present a unique group of writers and artists (experimental to approachable, established to emerging) who depict contemporary existence with insight, intelligence and creativity SUBTLE TEA SubtleTea is an art site leaning toward the written word. Submissions of worthy poetry, prose, essays, visual art, and reviews for consideration and welcomed. Editions premiere online every 2 months - and the audience is always growing. ABALONE MOON US magazine which comes out 2-4 times a year and is an eclectic online poetry and arts journal featuring both established and emerging poets and artists. URBAN HIKER Write your story any length up to 2,000 words, or tell it in a poem or in drawings. If your story is accepted, the magazine may ask to borrow memorabilia or photographs to reproduce them in the magazine. Also be prepared to submit a photo. Stories in first voice, poetry and drawings accepted. SUBSIDE ZINE German-based a quarterly online magazine of mind travelling. Their aim, with each issue, is to offer a quality collection of unique journeys to different subcontinents. They also aim to have an international mix of authors. Submission details are on the site. LONDON GHETTO POETS Small but imperfectly formed site that publishes poetry and short prose from international sources as and when. More than happy to receive unsolicited material, in fact ecstatic, but have a very inactive editorial policy so will not suggest revision, so write it, send it and live with it. Leans toward political, experimental, "avant-garde", ant guard, but will consider all styles/preferences as long as writer has own voice. PN REVIEW Launched as a twice-yearly hardback in 1972, PN Review in its A4 paperback format now appears six times a year and includes an editorial, letters, news, articles, interviews, features, poems, translations, and a substantial book review section. PN Review is edited by Michael Schmidt FRSL. THE MAKATA A succinct monthly publication that features all forms and styles of poetry in English and other Philippine languages whose main purpose is to publish online a diverse and creative array of works to promote emerging poets. Include e.mail address, brief biog and url of own site (if applicable) along with up to 5 poems (maximum length – 40 lines excluding title.) RATTLE Rattle features poetry, translations, reviews, essays and interviews. It does not feature previously published work or simultaneous submissions. Prefer shorter poems, under 38 lines and several poems should be sent, rather than a single piece. Essays must be within 2000 words and poetry reviews, 375 words or less. TOASTED CHEESE Toasted Cheese accepts submissions of previously unpublished fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry. Their focus is on quality of work, therefore the number of pieces published in each issue will vary. Quality writing is the foremost criterion for submitted work. They encourage submissions from innovative writers in all genres. Stories must be able to stand on their own. No "excerpts" or "chapters" unless they read like finished stories in and of themselves. No fan fiction. Word limit: 500 - 5,000 words. FRIGG MAGAZINE Currently considering submissions of three or more flashes (up to 1,000 words each), one story (6,000 words maximum), or no more than five poems (less than 500 words each) pasted into the body of one e-mail. No attachments. If the work has been, or is due to be published elsewhere (online or in print), state when and where it appeared/will appear. Reponse time is about two weeks to three months. FLASHQUAKE An independent, quarterly, web-based publication that focuses on works of flash fiction, flash nonfiction (memoirs, essays, creative nonfiction, humor) and short poetry. Aims to provide a top quality paying venue for literary writers. Flashquake defines "flash" as fiction and nonfiction of less than 1000 words in length. However, they admire brevity and will receive shorter works favorably. For poetry, their maximum limit is 35 lines per poem. They have no specific guidelines for prose poetry; it must be under the 1000 word limit. Study submission guidelines on site before sending work. MODERN DRUNKARD MAGAZINE Magazine run by a group of functional alcoholics based primarily in Denver, CO. Included in their ranks are published novelists, filmmakers, English gentlemen, barflies, punk rock musicians, comedians, outright dastards and admitted boozeheads. Accept submissions of poetry, fiction and articles relating to drinking. Their aim is to return drinking to the glorious Rat Pack/Jackie Gleason Era. Great site to browse with a bottle. PLUNGE LIT Started in 2003 as a literary journal of fiction, short stories, poetry, and essays, this online journal is based in Boston, Massachusetts. The editors hope to bring it to print after finding a source of funding and printing services (and the time to edit a print publication). Plunge is dedicated to publishing the work of new writers, although not limited to it. They maintain that literary style is what interests readers, not plot lines or characters. Literary style along with verisimilitude is what enables the writer to establish a reader’s interest. In order to allow the reader some discovery over the course of the reading, a style must impart a sense of reality to the work. FORBIDDEN FRUIT Seeks submissions of well-written, original slash (ie homoerotic) fiction with interesting plots and characters. Any style or genre is fine as long as it's stimulating, entertaining and at least mildly erotic! FF can't afford to pay for stories they publish, but are happy to put a link back to your own website and/or include a brief biography to help publicise your work. Also accept articles and artwork. See site for more details. MEGAERA A quarterly lit rag which features short Fiction, poetry, and art. Issues are published on the 1st of March, June, September, and December. Writers grant one time publishing rights and retain full rights to their own work. Previously published work is acceptable, but unpublished work is preferred. All submissions should contain "Submission" in the subject line. Visit site for more details. GOING DOWN SWINGING Publishes the freaky-coolest and thought-provokingest, freshest, jivest, hippest and newest in contemporary prose, poetry, spoken word and comics. They have no preference regarding content or genre - they're interested in all points of view and any subject matter. They'd love to see what you've come up with, but before you fling your work their way, check out the guidelines on the website. Submissions are open between April 1 & June 30 each year. Submissions sent outside these dates will be returned. KEN*AGAIN A quarterly, nonprofit e-zine presenting a hearty, eclectic mix of prose, poetry, art and photography: accessible, obscure, soothing, disturbing. Welcomes original submissions with a word limit of 2,500 words, including a biog of no more that 150 words. Please send submission within the body of an e.mail with: "ken*again submission." In the subject line. QUARTER AFTER EIGHT Annual literary journal devoted to the exploration of prose in all its permutations. They welcome work that directly challenges the conventions of language, style, voice, or idea in the prose form. They also publish non-traditional fiction, sudden fiction, prose poetry, creative and critical non-fiction, interviews, letters, memoirs, translations, and drama. In its aesthetic commitment to diverse prose forms, QAE remains a unique publication among contemporary literary magazines.  LODESTAR REVIEWAn quarterly online journal of the finest gay, lesbian, and queer literature which welcome submissions from established and up and coming les bi gay trans writers of every nation. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work are not accepted. Please send no more than 5 poems at a time. Please submit up to 3 short stories and/or novel excerpts at a time. If your work is longer than 5,000 words, please query first. VALPARAISO POETRY REVIEW Presents new, emerging, and well-known voices in contemporary poetry alongside one another, and offers another opportunity for more readers to discover young or established poets whose writings deserve an even larger audience. The review accepts submissions of unpublished or previously published poems, book reviews, author interviews, and essays about poetry or poetics which have not appeared online and for which the rights belong to the author. If a submission has been previously published in a print journal or book, the original publication must be identified to insure proper credit. THE GOD PARTICLE Now accepting submissions during the first fifteen days of March, June, September and December. Writers whose work suits the journal should mark their calendars and send submissions during these periods. In turn, TGP promise to respond by the end of the month to all submissions sent within a submission period. TGP publish pieces related to science, physics, metaphysics and religion; and they publish work that has little or nothing to do with those areas. Submissions should be sent within the body of an e.mail. THE POETRY SUPER HIGHWAY The Poetry Super Highway Welcomes all submissions of poetry for Featured Poet of the Week consideration. You should submit a few shorter pieces, or one long one, along with a bio of any length which includes what city you live in. Submissions are incomplete without bio and city information. Paste text of poems and bio into the body of an e-mail, please no attachments. Please do not send poetry double spaced. If you are pasting from a word processor, please edit out the extra spaces between each line. Previous publications / simultaneous submissions are fine, but please not if published elsewhere on the internet (except for your personal website.) STICK YOUR NECK OUT A volunteer confederation of authors, artists and their friends who want to help make new work, by novices and experienced professionals alike, more widely known via their website. Online since Mar. 1, 2001, they publish artistic and literary works on all subjects in almost any category—anything that is apt to be attractive to the web visitor and that evinces a love of the arts and language. TRIBAL SOUL KITCHEN Tribal Soul Kitchen is updated irregularly. Subject matter/genre is wide open, with few exceptions. The editors welcome a broad cross section of styles, viewpoints, and philosophies. However, they don’t publish anything they feel places them in legal jeopardy, such as porn. They are looking for poetry, fiction, articles, reviews, and art/photography and claim One Time Online Rights. Your work will be published in the appropriate section of the zine for approximately 2 to 3 months, then archived. Reprints accepted. They do their best to reply within 2 weeks. Enquire if you haven’t heard back in 6 weeks. CATALYZER JOURNAL Currently seeking submissions of powerful anti-war poetry, prose, and art for Catalyzer. If you know of any artists or writers, please tell them about this call for submissions, and if you yourself are an artist or writer, please submit your work! All works are considered for publication, whether political or not. For publication guidelines, visit the art page on the site DEFENESTRATION An online humor magazine that publishes funny things on a monthly basis. They accept prose, poetry, essays, visual media, and anything else their creaky site will support! The site is updated monthly. Submissions will be accepted year-round, by email only. They will reply within six weeks. Send poems and shorter prose in the body of the email. If it's really long, you may send as an attachment, but if they get a virus from you they will be so pissed. GEIST Geist is conceived as a Canadian magazine of ideas and culture. It has a strong literary focus and a sense of humour; the Geist tone is intelligent, plain-talking, inclusive and offbeat. Each issue of the magazine is a strangely convergent collection of fiction, non-fiction, photographs, comix, reviews, little-known facts of interest, a bit of poetry and the legendary Geist crossword puzzle, all of which explore the lines between fiction and non-fiction, and which take a new look at the imaginary country we all inhabit from time to time GUT CULT A biannually published, web-based literary periodical that publishes works of excellence and assumes that excellence is always the offspring of experimentation. In this sense, GutCult is an experimental literary journal. GutCult welcomes submissions from artists at any point in their careers  REALLY SMALL TALK The place for New Yorkers who are not the talk of the town. Maybe you've visited for a day. Maybe you've lived there for a lifetime. Either way, send them really small stories about funny, overlooked,or dire moments in New York. The smallest story so far has been one word. They don't go much larger than one hundred, but will bend almost any rule they make if they like something. THE DIAGRAM An electronic journal of text and art, that seeks and publishes interesting text, images, sound, and new media. Art and writing that demonstrates interaction; the processes of things, both inner and outer; how certain functions are accomplished; how things become. How they expire. How they move or churn, or stand. They prefer electronic submissions and endeavour to respond within 2 months.  Monthly online magazine that focuses on writing; the edgy, the autobiographical, the mind-numbing. It’s about addiction and overcoming it (or not.) Alcoholism and battling it (or not.) Mental illnesses. Torments that force thought on paper for needed release. Psychiatric sessions, journals, confessions, purging…  Pollution-fuelled commentary, poetry, interviews, art, fiction zine. Submissions should be sent here as an attachment (MS Word is fine) or as the text in an e-mail message. Any photo's or art can be e-mailed as attachments, preferably .jpg, .tiff, or .gif files. GRANTA Granta magazine publishes new writing—fiction, personal history, reportage and inquiring journalism—four times a year. It also publishes documentary photography. Every issue contains at least 256 pages in paperback book format; special issues, such as those on India, London and (most recently) Australia, can be up to 100 pages more.  Perihelion aim to publish the best in contemporary poetry and poetry translations. They publish articles, reviews and interviews that provide insights into the theory, style and content of contemporary poetry. Submissions must be unpublished and sent in the body of your email message. No attachments are accepted without prior query. Please include a short bio. PULP.NET Excellent online magazine of new short fiction and fiction reviews. Each month it publishes three new short stories by established and rising new authors and welcomes fiction/reviews/comments via a very easy to use submission format. Payment for selected stories of each issue - £100. 120 word reviews of recently published books also accepted. Also run themed workshops to encourage submissions. NARRATIVITY Narrativity is a discussion forum for the articulation of ideas about theory-based narrative. A meeting place in which writers develop a critical discourse on uses of narrative in their own and others' work, based on participation and feedback. BOOKS & STUFFLoads more lit links on the Books section of the site, where you can also find details of small presses, e-zines, events, writing opportunities, campaigns, writing competitions, radical bookshops, reviews etc. Encourage work to be submitted by post, unless commissioned. All submissions must be accompanied by an SAE - poetry: no longer than 800 lines - short stories, features, memoirs, critical articles: no more than 5,000 words - reviews: generally no longer than 2,000 words. Click logo for more info. THE RED WHEELBARROW The Red Wheelbarrow is a magazine of poetry and opinion. They publish a mixture of new work by established and less well known writers - professional writers, St Andrews' residents, students, beginners (the good ones). Click title for more details and submission instructions.  Since 1993, Chain has published a yearly issue of writing and art gathered loosely around a topic. The topic serves as an editorial limit and changes the question asked of each piece submitted from "is this a great piece of art" to "does this piece of art say something about the topic that is not already known." This makes Chain a little rougher around the edges, a little less aesthetically predictable. Chain welcomes submissions from readers. CARVE MAGAZINE Carve Magazine is a bimonthly online magazine publishing literary fiction, which publishes 10-12 short stories every edition. Also the home of the Raymond Carver Short Story Award, one of the world's premier writing contests OPHELIA'S MUSE Sexy baby of editor Jamie Joy Gatto, Ophelia's Muse in an annual web-based publication that publishes works that explore the themes of madness, jealousy, anger, death, loss, codependency, addiction, sex, love, lust, fear and heartache, as well as love and healing and hope. Most of the works are sexually explicit, or sensual in nature. All submissions receive a personal response. BABEL MAGAZINE Literary, political and philosophical online magazine which seeks submissions of midnight confessions, razors across the wrist, nervous breakdowns, drunken delirium, emotional meltdowns, stuff that you’d never let your mother read, suicidal symphonies, expose’s that’ll rock the socks off those in positions of power, conviction, honesty, excitement, fun, and anything that lets the editors know who you are. THE CORTLAND REVIEW The Cortland Review is a montly review of poetry, fiction, essays and reviews. Their loyalty is to the aesthetic of poetry itself, not a particular school or discipline. They venture to publish the very best material they receive, regardless of form or content. Audio clips of featured writers are included in each issue.  Clean Sheets was founded in October 1998 by a small group of writers who dreamed of an online erotic magazine that didn't take itself too seriously, but still did its best to be fresh, clear and exciting. The magazine has published new articles, fiction, poetry and reviews every Wednesday since then, along with a monthly art gallery and editorial. All writing is showcased on the front page for four weeks, and then moved to a free archive of great erotic writing. THE NEW WRITER A forward-looking magazine with a range of contributors, expert in their subjects. Whether you've just started to write or you're a more experienced writer wanting to explore new ideas and techniques, the practical and entertaining contents of the magazine equals essential reading. Launched in September 1996, each issue features original short stories, a showcase for new poetry, articles, book reviews, market information, news and readers' views. Click title for subscription details COFFEE HOUSE POETRY Gwynedd-based website of a new poetry journal, dedicated to enlarging the space for people to write poetry that finds an audience. They aim to provide a platform for innovative new work that has edge and depth. Coffee House Poetry is published three times a year in January, May, and September.  SUSPECT THOUGHTS A journal of subversive writing and online magazine that features exciting alternative writing and stunning artwork that blurs the lines between genres and isn't afraid that it might frighten, cause laughter, or confuse, while perhaps arousing sexual desire  NEON HIGHWAY Neon Highway is an innovative and experimental literary journal, based in Lancashire, which publishes poetry, art, poetics and reviews. All poets included on the site, are also interviewed and their interviews included on the site also. The journal also holds regular Neon Highway readings in the Liverpool area. Click image for more details STRIDE A gathering of new poetry, short prose, articles, news, reviews and whatever takes their fancy. Stride is regularly updated with new contributions. CYBERING Cybering publishes essays, ruminations, confessions, rants, eruditetheories, deconstructions, believe-it-or-nots, hearts-on-sleeve, hauntingly wrought prose, luminous odysseys of personal growth on topics like online communities - how they form, how they change; online relationships (of any type); you and your computer; subcultures: of expertise, of interest, of gender, of orientation, of kink; surfing, porn addiction, web presence, alter personae, privacy, exhibitionism etc etc.  Great magazine with articles on art and culture, artists, writers, musicians, directors and actors, plus in current issue, interview with Neil LaBute THE RIALTO The Rialto is always looking for new poets and new poems. Please send not more than six and include a SAE for their return. If you don’t live in the UK please include sufficient IRCs to cover return postage. A large number of poems arrive every week, so please note that you will have to wait at least ten weeks for yours to be read. Submissions to: The Editor, The Rialto, PO Box 309, Aylsham, Norwich, NR11 6LN or click title for more details.  UK only quarterly poetry magazine, aimed at helping new and talented writers get published. ABC TALES Great forum for writers published/unpublished to get feedback on new work and draw inspiration from the neverending supply of talent they would die for. Launched in 2000 by John Bird (Big Issue founder), Gordon Roddick (Body Shop co-founder) and Tony Cook (Chairman of Red Pepper,) ABCtales has attracted thousands of writers from around the world and won numerous awards including the Yell Award for 'Best Arts and Music Site' 2001 and the New Statesman 'Online Community Award' 2001. Attracting many positive comments from press and users alike, ABCtales has around 100 stories and poems added every day
| LIT MAG OF THE SEASONDOGMATIKA Monthly litzine with a daily blog dedicated to its diverse tastes, but makes occasional forays into film, music and art, edited by Susan Tomaselli. Always seeking submissions of short fiction, poetry, essays, literary dilettentism and the like. Length is not an issue; but pluck is. Articles submitted to Dogmatika should preferably be unpublished, and should be accompanied by a short third person biog and, if possible, a photograph. Paste your submission into the body of your e-mail and attach the picture. Copyright remains with the author, unless otherwise agreed. DARK RECESSES PRESS Looking for submissions of horror/dark speculative fiction between 500-5000 words. Pays 3 cents (US) per word. BLITHE HOUSE QUARTERLY Well established, top notch quarterly literary magazine of queer short fiction. Every issue features 6 to 10 short stories. BHQ publish lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered fiction not as a genre or ghetto, but as a literature that can stand by any other in its quality and innovation. Stories should be between 1500 and 7500 words in length. No Previously published material. THE ORPHAN LEAF REVIEW Orphan Leaf Review is to be a printed triannual/quarterly magazine, in the form of orphan leaves. Each leaf a different size and format. Each leaf its own misfit island. Submissions should be 2 pages seemingly torn from a book. Within that restriction, the possibilities are large indeed. Fiction/non-fiction, poetry/prose, modern/ancient, whatever. The leaf will be printed back to back on a single sheet of paper, A5 or smaller (allow 10 mm margin for binding). Feel free to suggest the look and design for the leaf. Copyright remains yours. Payment: complimentary copy of the magazine. Accept/reject times: about 2 to 4 months. To read Kara Kellar Bell's review of Issue 4 of the magazine, click here. THE SAVAGE KICK The Savage Kick is a ballsy, gutsy in-your-face delight. Beautifully produced with clear, well designed pages and some fantastically gritty illustrations, each issue is also available in Prestige editions which are signed numbered limited editions. The editors pride themselves on only publishing writing they truly believe in – writing with balls and a brutal honesty. Previous issues have features stories by Dan Fante, Mark SaFranco, Doug Stanhope. Only publish 3 or 4 stories an issue and these may be by established authors but worth a try if you you write well in this style. Well worth a subscription. THE STINGING FLY Beautifully designed magazine which publishes the very best new Irish and international writing and gives new and emerging writers an opportunity to get their work out into the world. Great champions of the short story, each issue featuring several stories and occasional issues devoted entirely to the form. 3 issues are published a year and samples from previous issues can be found on their website. To read Robin M. Buehler’s review of Issue 3 of the magazine on the New Review section of the site, click here LITERARY CHAOS Monthly looking for courageous, experimental writers in the spirit of Julio Cortazar and Italo Calvino. Play with form, language, style, anything—and make it brilliant. When submitting to Lit Chaos, no previous published work or simultaneous submissions. Usually respond within a month. See website for submission details. AESTHETICA Glossy and wonderfully diverse quarterly national cultural arts magazine based in York, which publishes poetry, prose, articles, reviews, scripts, interviews, photography and full colour artwork. Since its inception in 2003, Aesthetica has also been involved with a number of events, shows and interviews to promote emerging writers, artists, musicians and filmmakers. Accepts submissions on a rolling basis. To read Jacob McArthur Mooney’s review of Issue 13 of the magazine on the New Review section of the site, click here RAVING DOVE Publishes original poetry, nonfiction essays, fiction, photography, and art - with (universal) anti-war, humanitarian and peace-related themes. Original means that you are the author. Fiction may be up to 3,000 words, nonfiction may be up to 1,000 words, and multiple submissions are welcome. CIPHER JOURNAL Welcomes submissions of works of literary translation and of creative variants along similar themes. This includes, but is not limited to, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, translation reviews, and non-academic essays that either are translations themselves or are in some way relevant to a broader understanding of translation as a concept. SLOPE Online journal devoted to poetry being written around the world which publishes only new, original and previously unpublished poems. Please email 3-5 poems as a Word.doc attachment. BANIPAL
Throwing open doors and windows on contemporary life from the Arab world, Banipal is the only magazine to present contemporary Arab literature in English translation. New poetry, short stories, novel extracts, interviews, profiles, appreciations reviews translated in every issue. It is an independent magazine which encourages the popularisation of contemporary Arab literature and the limitation of its traditional marginalisation in the West. To read Kara Kellar Bell's review of Issue #24 of the magazine click .
Highly visual magazine with an eclectic range of content including essays, poetry, interviews, short stories, reviews, opinion pieces and excerpts from larger works, etc. Have a look at website then send e.mail about your work prior to submitting.
Non genre-specific magazine, open to all forms of writing and artwork and ALL writers and artists, regardless of age, location, or experience. Please check guidelines before submitting.
Submit unpublished, original fiction or articles that demonstrate a knowledge of (and respect for) the elements of good writing. Submissions can be micro, short or longer (2000 words max). Writing related to Florida is of special interest, but by no means limited to that. No poetry.
Publish poetry, visual poetry, collaborations, and essays. If interested in submitting, please send 3-5 pages electronically as a single MS Word attachment or pasted in the body of an e-mail. Accepts submissions during June and July only.
Biannual online exhibition of the socially descriptive arts. Accept essays, experimental documentary, photography and poetry. Especially interested in ethnographic and geographic description, interviews, and other products of field work conducted in and about the street or public places.
Accepts submission of poems, short stories and whatnots. Do not send attachments or work being considered by another editor. Send accompanying brief note as well as the link or name of your last three publications. You will be asked for a bio, new photo not online now and audio of your submission if your work is accepted.
Bi-annual electronic journal which focuses on publishing the finest free verse being written today. Looking for eclectic, sophisticated, accomplished poetry possessed by a sense of poetic intelligence and power, non-narrative lyrics and narrative poems. Translations are welcome. See site for submission periods.
Biannual journal interested in original and unpublished writing which explores the poetic apprehension of the material world, things or objects and/or the difficulty in the act of ‘translation.’ Deadlines for submissions are 15 January and 15 September.
Zine which features fantasy writing with a dark twist. Accepts and pays for submissions of dark, well-written fiction (4000 words max), poetry with theme “treatments of light and shade in words” (no formal verse).
Online journal of literature and the arts published twice a year (do not submit between 15 April – 15 September). Send one prose piece or two to six poems at a time, and please mail genres separately. Simultaneous submissions are amenable as long as this is indicated and they are notified immediately upon acceptance elsewhere. Accompany submission with brief cover and biog.
“TriQuarterly is an extremely high quality US literary journal produced by Northwestern University. Issue 121 has been guest edited by Stuart Dybek. As the title TriQuarterly suggests, the magazine comes out three times a year, and is one of the best journals I’ve ever seen. Both the poetry and the prose are outstanding. These are writers at the top of their game.” KARA KELLA BELL. To read Kara’s full review of Issue #121 of the magazine, click .
Webzine of personal stories which seeks submissions of arts, essays, memoirs, fiction, profiles, reviews. Accept submissions by e-mail only. Ducts reads submissions from January through August of every year. Those who submit work from September through December will be invited to resend their pieces during their reading period. See site for more details.
Seeks submissions (under 2000 words) of personal essays, fiction, interviews, ‘how-to,’ top 5’s etc. Biannual. See website for submission details.
A 96–160 page, perfect-bound magazine featuring poetry, short fiction, and black & white artwork. Send poems and short fiction separately. Submissions are accepted September through May only.
Champions new and emerging fiction writers with interviews on the craft of fiction
and articles examining the role of short stories as literature. Welcome submissions of fiction and interviews on the craft of fiction
Journal seeking new, unheralded writers; writers from other lands who become accessible to the English speaking world through translation; established authors who have vigorous new work to present that has not found a home within the establishment.
Bi-annual journal publishing work by both new and established authors, poets, and visual artists. No preference in subject matter (no themes) and looking for high quality, bold approaches to writing and art and the "truth" in details of real lives and hard won experience.
Accepts submissions for poetry, fiction, visual art, and essays. Interested in both “experimental” and “formal” work. So long as your work is original and provocative, they'd like to read or look at it. Fiction 6000 words max. Send no more than 10 poems with each submission.
Electronic magazine dedicated to providing a platform for poets and fiction writers as well as a source for readers of poetry and fiction. Accept free verse (preferred) and experimental poetry as well as rhyming and metered poetry. Also interested in receiving visual works of art: digital images of photos, paintings, drawings sculptures or digital art.
Accepts submissions of innovative and unconventional poetry, fiction, non-fiction, plays, music lyrics, visual art, reviews and other work of unadulterated creative genius. Limit submissions to a max of 5 poems or 5000 words of prose, and send no more than two submissions per year.
Biannual journal of poems and short fiction sensitive enough to make the hardest hard-ass cry, funny enough to make the most hopeless brooder laugh, and disturbing enough to make us all glad we're not the author of the piece.
Online literary magazine which features writing by mother writers about the complexities and many faces of motherhood. Publishes fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, literary criticism, book reviews, columns, and profiles about mother writers.
Online magazine, anthology, archive, dialogue, channel of communication, pile of links, bits and things on collaborative creation. Will consider almost anything. There's only one condition: it has to be done by more than one author.
Scifaikuest publishes original scifaiku, haibun, senryu, tanka, and horrorku, and articles about these forms along with original black-and-white illustrations, and original cover illustrations for the print edition and for the online door. Small payment for submissions.
Journal always open to submissions of dark literature, poetry, and potential cover illustrations. Submissions via e.mail with ‘fiction submission’ or ‘poetry submission’ in subject line otherwise e.mails will not be opened.
Online zine that features fiction, poetry, essays and other materials that are well thought-out and original. No tired, hackneyed writing, no post-deconstructionist talkety-talk, no Grisham-Patterson-Rice bullshit, no humorless "feminist discourse," and above all, no right-wing rhetoric.
Nexus is Wright State University's Journal of Literature and Art. We publish quarterly (fall, winter, spring) and feature artists from the Wright State Community as well as artists from all over the world. Currently accepting submissions of fiction, poetry and art.
Online literary journal that publishes new poems, oddities, diary entries, stories, pictures. Publishes writers on a one at a time basis on its homepage then the stories are stored in the archive.
Seeks submissions of stark, elegant, concise fiction and non-fiction ideally under 2000 words (under 3000 at a push).
Dark fiction magazine established in 1995 by British fantasy author, Eloise Coquio which is aimed at promoting and encouraging new talent. Accepted material for the magazine is given positive feedback when needed, in order to bring work up to a professional level of publication.
Online literary journal featuring flash fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry which seeks to provide a venue for talented writers. Writers are invited to submit quality work, which will be featured on the website for two months. International submissions are welcome.
Welcomes unsolicited submissions of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. No special manuscript needs, no special requirements as to form or genre: VBR examine in turn all work received and accept that which seems best. Potential contributors are strongly encourage you examine one or two issues (or at least some of the sample work displayed on this site) before submitting a manuscript. Allow 6 months for a response.
Johnny America is a small journal of fiction, humour, and other miscellany. It’s also a web site, updated frequently and with much affection.
A new Scottish based webzine for cutting edge writing thought and art:
chance found concrete poetic visual. Issue one on-line now, featuring: Tom Leonard, Peter Manson, Dorothy Alexander, Colin Clark,
Shug Hanlan and nick-e melville. Issue two, out soon.
Quarterly featuring mostly high-quality, contemporary free verse. Some forms, but usually with variations. Also chapbooks and poem reviews, Featured Poet interviews, essays and vivid artwork/illustrations & photos. Focuses on writer/editor collaborations, experiential meshing of written and visual content.
Blast publishes poetry (at least ten poems or four long poems); flash fiction to 1000 words; prose-poetry; erotica; creative-nonfiction; reviews; interviews; hyperfiction; musical theater; blog; comedic or dramatic improvisation; theatrical work; screen play; astronomy; general science; geology; physics; biology; exobiology; minerology; history and “rants about politics.”
UK based magazine of poetry and writing about poetry, published 3 times a year, in full on paper and in selection online. Run by a small group rather than an individual, each issue of Magma has a different editor but, for continuity, each editor is advised by the editors of the previous and subsequent issues. The strength of the rotating editorship is that each editor brings his/her particular interests to bear, resulting in poems and emphases that no-one else in the group could have predicted. Magma accepts contributions by email from all over the world and, in most issues, about a quarter of the poems are from poets living abroad, including Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australasia and Singapore. ZAFUSY BARCELONA REVIEW 
Bonfire, an international conflagration. Fandango Virtual's new quarterly print journal is based in the UK but its 120 perfect bound A5 pages showcase a powerful collection of up-and-coming international writers whose fire is destined to brighten the literary world. We are seeking submissions of quality fiction, poetry, art and photography. SEGUE ONLINE LITERARY JOURNAL US-based bi-annual journal which publishes High quality fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and nonfiction about creative writing. THE DUBLIN QUARTERLY Quarterly magazine, edited by Peter Anny-Nzekwue which features interviews, short stories, poetry, book reviews and essays. Submissions are accepted from gifted writers who want new challenges. It is not WHAT, but HOW said. "Conventional" stories would not make it; only fresh offerings that confound by their unique/experimental stylistic techniques.  Weyfarers is an international publication, with poetry in English, or with English translations, from many parts of the world. This long-established poetry magazine was first published in January 1972 and appears three times a year. Weyfarers publishes modern and traditional poetry and accepts work from both new and established poets. Books and magazines are reviewed. THE PITTSBURGH QUARTERLY Small press literary magazine that grew out of the community writing workshop movement and presents work from new and established writers without emphasis on region, ideology, or style. The works are contemporary, the poetry is usually not formal, ideas and opinions and varied styles are given space. While the print issue is not currently in regular publication, please, the website is. PROSE TOAD Currently seeking all kinds of fiction, poetry, non-fiction, art, and photography. Like a good mixture of material - literary to humorous, insightful to original and seek quality and creativity in all submissions. Short stories, serialised stories, flash fiction, memoirs, poetry, essays, review and art welcome. THE PAUMANOK REVIEW Quarterly internet literary magazine, available in HTML and PDF dedicated to promoting and publishing the best in contemporary art, music, and literature which is published exclusively on the web and is available free of charge. Upon acceptance, TPR acquires one-time and non-exclusive anthology rights. Reprint and simultaneous submissions are encouraged. Notify the magazine immediately if your piece has been accepted by another publication. TPR does not accept multiple submissions. Please read at least one issue before submitting. WORKING FOR THE MAN Humorously explores the horrors and absurdities of the workplace, and provides a much-needed antidote to the doldrums of dealing with a bad boss and a dead-end job. Seeking humorous, clever stories about the world of work. True, first-person stories are best. Your story does not have to be a story in the traditional sense. It can be a list, dialogue, a letter, or a memo. Look at the archives to get a better idea of the kind of writing that they publish. Please send stories within the body of an e.mail please, remembering to change names - co-workers, boss, company - to protect the annoying, tyrannical, and dysfunctional. RATTLE Aims to publish the best in contemporary poetry and conversations with people who are leaving a mark in today's literature. Submissions are open to anyone. A typical issue has selections from all cultures and walks of life. They receive over 7000 submissions a year and look at all of them. RED ROCK REVIEW Literary journal published twice annually by the Community College of Southern Nevada and edited by Dr. Richard Logsdon, dedicated to the publication of fine contemporary literature. They invite submissions of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction as well as book reviews. They do not publish literary criticism. Full submission details on site. 3 AM Excellent international literary magazine which features all the best new interviews, fiction, flash fiction, poetry, music and gig reviews, literature reviews, articles, politics, arts and a great selection of catergorised links, along with Buzzwords, a daily does of literary and cultural news from around the global village. They are always on the look-out for fresh, innovative, irreverent previously unpublished writing. Submissions should be under 3000 words and sent within the body of an e.mail, along with a short, 3rd person biog and a photo, which should be sent as an attachment. They are not fond of genre or academic fiction. EARTH LOVE Magazine featuring poetry with a nature theme, black and white artwork, short articles, natural facts and inspirations. All proceeds from sales of the magazine, go to environmental charities. submit to PO Box 11219 Paisley PA1 2WH. ZYGOTE IN MY COFFEE I've lost track of how many excellent writers I've first discovered on Brian Fugett’s excellent site - Debbie Kirk, Matt Smith, Karl Koweski, Justin Barrett, Owen Roberts, Dan Provost - to name but a half dozen. Great poetry and prose, social commentary, political rants, art, cartoons and much more. Also, Brian renews the material on the site weekly. SCORCHED EARTH PUBLISHING US based bi monthly magazine that publishes poetry and short stories based on themed issues. They are always looking for new material, but urge |
