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This is a partial listing of calls for submissions for publication in books, magazines, anthologies, and websites. The information is incomplete, but does list contact information and appropriate links. Almost all editors require a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) to return your manuscript or to send guidelines. The Loft cannot verify the legitimacy of the entries listed below. Be aware that some vanity publishers require writers to buy expensive copies of the publication in which their work is to appear, or to part with large sums of money for other reasons, and that these requirements are not always made clear at the outset.
Anthologies
Are you a dyslexic writer? RASP is now open for submission from writers who are dyslexic. ‘Dyslexic writing’ is open to interpretation and work can be of any genre under 3000 words. Key requirements are that it is your best work, it is imaginative and it fits with the themes of disobedience and/ or subversion. Submissions should be sent as in-line text to
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, previous publications can be viewed at www.r-a-s-p.co.uk.
Nonfiction - Anthology by and for the significant others and loved ones of adult transgender people. Letters, stories, poetry, and black-and-white art, photography, and comic strips. Guidelines and contributor benefits at AtFirstGlancePublishing.com. Deadline: December 31, 2011.
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Fiction, Non-fiction, Short Story- The Animal Anthologies Project is now accepting quality nonfiction and fiction writing on animals. Writing should be original and creative, reflecting the connection between humans and animals. 300-3500 words to fit in one of three anthologies: Animal Fiction, Top 100 Animal Tales, and Teens & Animals. theanimalanthologyproject.yolasite.com/
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Nonfiction—Anthology about life-changing relationships between distant or enmeshed fathers and daughters. Up to 5,000 words. $100 payment. Submit 12-pt, double-spaced document to
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Story, Poem, Essay—The Help Inspire Others Project—Personal experiences of single parenting, abortion, adoption, miscarriage, stillbirth, or teenage pregnancy. Any age. helpinspireothers.com
Poetry, Personal Essay—Hope Whispers—Short stories, personal essays, poetry, or prayers for inspirational anthology illustrating the power of hope/faith in emotional, physical, and spiritual healing. hopewhispers.com
Essay—Children of Former Catholic Priests—How did this influence your life?
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Small Presses—Poets & Writers Magazine—Listings. pw.org/small_presses?apage=*
Magazines/JOURNALS
LUMINA is seeking submissions of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for this year’s issue. Deadline: November 15, 2011
Edge magazine, serving the holistic community since 1992, is seeking poetry from new and established writers for print and website publication. Guidelines at edgemagazine.net/submit-articles or e-mail
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Poetry Motel (publishing since 1984) is currently seeking submissions of poetry, prose, and performance art for upcoming issues. We continue to publish work by both new and established writers. poetrymotel.org
Sol: English Writing in Mexico is now accepting submissions for November issue; deadline: September 15, 2011. Poetry, nonfiction, fiction in an online magazine; writing does not need to be about Mexico.
Arcadia, a new online and print literary experience brought to you by the MFA program at the University of Central Oklahoma.
Articles, Essays, Poetry, Book Reviews, Art--Minneapolis Observer Quarterly (MOQ)--about the bucolic city—nature, slow living, and the gentle quirks of city life and places. For submission guidelines and a sample issue, please contact
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. Current issue at mplsobserver.com.
Poetry, Flash Fiction—Mississippi Crow—Print publication with an e-book companion about writing. Inquiries:
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Poetry, Prose—Conduit—Champions distinctive new voices and seeks authors beyond the typical literary realm. Inquiries: Conduit, 788 Osceola Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55105.
Stories, Poetry, Narrative—Narrative Magazine—Each week a notable work is selected and featured and is eligible for selection as one of the annual Top Five pieces in each category. narrativemagazine.com
Nonfiction—Alehouse Press—Seeking short essays on subjects related to California poetry, plus book reviews alehousepress.com
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry—Ars Medica—A Journal of Medicine, the Arts, and Humanities looking for work about illness, the body, and the culture of medicine. ars-medica.ca
Fiction, Poetry—The Evening Street Review—We are centered on the belief that all men and women are created equal. Inquiries may be sent to
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Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry—Iron Horse Literary Review—Seeking manuscripts for open issues as well as issues focusing upon Halloween and rock and roll.
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Fiction, Poetry—The Pedestal Magazine—Seeking submissions of poetry and fiction. thepedestalmagazine.com
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry—Poetica Magazine—Now considering submissions of poetry, short stories, and prose on the Jewish experience. poeticamagazine.com
Literary Magazines—Poets & Writers Magazine—Listings. pw.org/literary_magazines?apage=*
Books
Rozlyn Press (A Long-Forgotten Truth, The Galveston Chronicles) is currently seeking unpublished manuscripts by female novelists. We are looking for literary suspense, contemporary fiction, magical realism, and (NEW!) fantasy. Rozlyn Press does not publish YA or teen fiction. Deadline for submission is December 31, 2011. rozlynpress.com/submissions.
Fiction, Poetry, Short Story—Coffee House Press—Nonprofit publisher of literary novels, short story collections, poetry, and essays. coffeehousepress.org/resources.asp
Nonfiction, Memoir, History: Apprentice House--the country's only campus-based, student-staffed book publisher--is accepting manuscripts in the following categories: general nonfiction, regional history, memoir, essays, and social sciences. ApprenticeHouse.com; e-mail
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Fiction, Poetry, Novels—Milkweed Editions—Publishes literary fiction, nonfiction about the natural world, poetry, and novels for young readers. Milkweed Editions, 1011 Washington Avenue South, Open Book, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
Fiction—Switchgrass Books—Publishes for authors and readers grounded in the Midwest region.
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Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry—Graywolf Press—Editors look for innovative manuscripts that in some way take on the social and cultural challenges of contemporary life. No genre, self-help, children’s, or young adult literature. graywolfpress.org
Nonfiction—Blue Mountain Press—Accepting manuscripts in the following categories: gift books, personal growth, teens/tweens, family, relationships, motivational, and inspirational.
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Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry—Hol Art Books—Seeking creative approaches to writing about visual art—poetry, fiction, mystery, and creative nonfiction. whatishol.com
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry—Plain View Press—Accepting book manuscripts on environmental protection, peace, and gender, racial, and economic justice. plainviewpress.net
Small Presses—Poets & Writers Magazine—Listings. pw.org/small_presses?apage=*
WebSites
MyUnfinished Novels.com, a collection of (duh) unfinished novels, complete with Reason for Abandoning, summary, and first ten pages of the story. Got: get people to share their work and by writing about something incomplete, explore their creative motivation.
Women's Voices for Change "celebrates the power and wisdom of women in the second half of life" seeks nonfiction and poetry submissions. The magazine desires a broader ranger of writers and is looking for Midwesterners in particular. Questions? Contact Carla Baranauckas,
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Satirical News Articles—CornFedNews.com—Looking for humorous/creative writers who would like to build their web presence and have some fun. Contact Jay at
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or call 763-300-7565. CornFedNews.com
Poetry—The New Verse News—Online daily blog with politically progressive slant seeks previously unpublished poetry on current events and contemporary issues on news, life, and people. Use "Verse News Submission" as the subject line with brief bio. No payment. Authors retain all rights after 1st-time appearance. newversenews.com
Fiction, Poetry, Other—Blood Lotus—An online literary journal that “refuses to believe everything has already been written.” Length: 3-5 poems of free or formal verse to
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; fictional works up to 15 pages to
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. Submit lyric essays, memoir excerpts, travel pieces, poems in prose, one-act plays, interviews to
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Fiction, Essay, Poetry—Getting Something Read—Small publishing site dedicated to short works such as poems, stories, or essays. Publications for the peripatetic Web surfer who seeks short bouts of inspiration. If your writing forte lies in poems of 12 words or less or fictional works under 750, send any writings to shortpoem.org/about-submitting-work .
Fiction, Nonfiction, Essays, Personal Narratives—Meta4 Magazine—Online literary journal dedicated to publishing quality fiction, poetry, and nonfiction/criticism. We consider any type of fiction manuscript (short short stories, long short stories, personal narratives, excerpts from longer works, novellas, etc.) between 250 and 4,500 words. Offers a monthly discussion feature that addresses a specific topic from a diverse group of viewpoints. The topics will be available one month in advance and contributors are encouraged to participate in the discussion by submitting 1,500 words on the topic by the 15th of every month. Essays and critical pieces should be between 2,000 and 5,000 words. meta4magazine.org
Poetry—The Wild Goose Poetry Review—Online journal now accepting submissions. wildgoosepoetryreview.com
Poetry—Future Cycle—Seeking excellent poems to be published online and in print. Submit by e-mail to
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or via our online form. We also need reviews of poetry. futurecycle.org
Poetry—Got Poem?—Submit any subject, any style, any length, any number, any time by e-mail or by mail with SASE. Previously published and simultaneous submissions are welcome. tgaps.net
Fiction, Nonfiction—The King’s English—Award- winning international online literary journal seeking long fiction and personal essays. Has published Pushcart nominees and work selected for Best of the Web 2008 anthology. Electronic submissions only. thekingsenglish.org
Fiction, Nonfiction—Persimmon Tree—An online literary magazine by women over sixty. Send to
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Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry—Public Republic—International online journal invites submissions of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, interviews, news articles, opinions, and photography. Published in Bulgarian since 2006, recently expanded to reach a global audience with separate English- and German-language journals. public-republic.net
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry—Raving Dove—Online literary journal whose broader mission is to share thought-provoking poetry, prose, and art that champions human rights and social justice—and opposes physical and psychological violence in all its forms, including war, discrimination against sexual orientation, and every shade of bigotry. ravingdove.org
Poetry, Short Fiction, Flash—Sleet Magazine—Online mag seeks the beautiful and the anti-beautiful. Include bio. sleetmagazine.com
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry—Sea Stories—International online quarterly seeks personal essays, poetry, artwork, and music about the sea, coast, and sea life. Our contributors come from a range of backgrounds—including Billy Collins, Kathleen Dean Moore, Alaskan fisherwomen, students from Seychelles. seastories.org
Poetry—Seven Circle Press—Poems are published online and circulated in a print edition at year’s end; poets are paid $5 for each published work. sevencirclepress.com
Fiction, Poetry—Tattoo Highway—Online journal of prose, poetry, and art, seeks fresh, original material. New media and cross-genre work welcomed. tattoohighway.org
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry—Terrain.org—Journal of the built and natural environments seeks poetry, fiction, essays, articles, and reviews for upcoming theme-based issues: “Borders & Bridges” and “Virtually There.” www.terrain.org
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry—Two Hawks Quarterly—Online literary journal dedicated to exposing the world to the most challenging, edgy, and lyrical prose and poetry available. aulapress.com/submission-guidelines
Children’s Literature—Rainbow Rumpus—Online magazine for children with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender parents. rainbowrumpus.org
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry—Anderbo—“Best New Online Literary Journal,” features writers in fiction, “fact,” and poetry. Always looking for new voices. anderbo.com
French Connection—Cerise Press, an international online journal based in the United States and France, features writers in English and translations with an emphasis on French and Francophone works. cerisepress.com
Miscellaneous
Script Frenzy challenges you: In the month of April generate 100 pages of original scripted material; screenplays, stage plays, TV shows, short films, and graphic novels are all welcome. scriptfrenzy.org/ |
