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Ink-Filled Page Defunct

Posted on December 1, 2009January 25, 2023 by Every Writer
Ink-Filled Page literary and arts journal features fiction, nonfiction,"Black Swan" by Gabriel Weissand artwork in four quarterly electronic issues and one print anthology
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Inkspill Magazine (Defunct)

Posted on February 5, 2012April 25, 2023 by Every Writer
Inkspill Magazine publishes literary and genre fiction, poetry, articles and art. It showcases high quality work that pushes the boarders of creativity. We take pride in our appearance. "...the pages are all adorned with beautiful words and pictures all crafted to be incredibly aesthetically pleasing and unique." - 'Literature Bitch' review. We're free to read online, and are one of the first literary magazines to be published via Apple's Newsstand for iPads.
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Inky Path (Defunct)

Posted on January 9, 2014April 25, 2023 by Every Writer
Inky Path is the first of its kind--a literary magazine dedicated to the promotion and distribution of interactive fiction. Interactive fiction consis
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Into the Ruins Defunct

Posted on March 30, 2017January 25, 2023 by Every Writer
Into the Ruins is a different kind of science fiction magazine. Rather than the tropes of space operas, aliens, and interstellar travel, we offer science fiction stories for the real world.
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Iridescence Haiku Magazine

Posted on July 8, 2013June 30, 2014 by Every Writer
Iridescence is a contemporary literary magazine dedicated to one form of poetry: haiku. Whether it be traditional or modern, we look for one thing when reviewing submissions: emotion.
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Iron Lung Magazine (Defunct)

Posted on July 29, 2018April 25, 2023 by Every Writer
Iron Lung Magazine is an online publication based in New Concord, Ohio. We publish shared experiences that make breathing a bit easier.
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Kalyani Magazine (Defunct)

Posted on May 10, 2012April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Kalyani Magazine is a biannual literary magazine encouraging women of colour to express their views, their experiences, their feelings. Each issue explores a theme that matters to women using diverse writing styles to evoke diverse ideas. Whether you just started writing yesterday, or finished your first book when you were two, your stories deserve to do more than just gather dust on your shelves.
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Keep Her Lit

Posted on June 14, 2012June 27, 2014 by Every Writer
All types of literary poetry, no obvious end rhymes, other from that anyting great, new and interesting will be considered. Prmarily it would be nice to have submissions from Northern Ireland and Women but we take submissions from all over the world, it' important to keep the poetry voice alive.
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Kindling (Defunct)

Posted on October 1, 2011April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
We're a magazine that isn't a magazine. We publish stories, poems and illustrations on 4x6 cards, which are packaged (unbound) in an envelope and sold for 2 dollars. Though we are based in DC, we accept subscription money from any of the 50 states.
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Korea Lit (Defunct)

Posted on August 2, 2016April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Korea Lit is an online short fiction, poetry and art magazine that began in 2016. We publish exceptional short fiction/poetry and showcase art with a common theme. Korea. We publish a new story bi-weekly.
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Kugelmass: A Journal of Literary Humor

Posted on November 9, 2011August 6, 2018 by Every Writer
This publishing is no longer publishing.
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Lantern Review

Lantern Review: A Journal of Asian American Poetry (Defunct)

Posted on October 22, 2021April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Lantern Review aims to serve the literary community by providing a virtual space in which to promote and discuss the work of contemporary Asian American poets and artists. We seek to publish expertly crafted work in a variety of forms and aesthetics, including traditional and experimental pieces,
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Laptop Lit Mag

Posted on October 19, 2011June 26, 2014 by Every Writer
Laptop Lit Mag is a place for young readers and writers to share their love of words from their laptops. We are a one of a kind generational publication, meaning we feature work written by people of the Millennials Generation for people of the Millennials Generation. Our authors are the up and coming writers of tomorrow, writing about what is important to them now. Their writing, from contemporary lit to fantasy, exemplifies what it means to be a part of the twenty-first century.
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Left Hand Waving (Defunct)

Posted on October 24, 2011April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
The editors of the literary e-zine LEFT HAND WAVING are happy to announce a radical change in their submission guidelines. From now until further notice, we will be accepting poems and creative nonfiction dealing with the hard times, economic and political, that many in the United States and elsewhere are enduring. We see this as our small contribution to the Occupy Wall Street movement. We call it Occupy Poetry (and Other Writing). Submissions must be made through the portal to Submishmash found on our Web site, https://sites.google.com/site/lefthandwaving. Submissions received in any other manner or format will be discarded. Poems should be no more than 20 lines and creative nonfiction no more than 500 words. The editors hope to be surprised by your writing. They place a premium on freshness of language and perspective. They have little patience for the pedantic, dogmatic, or sophomoric. Submissions open Nov. 1, 2011, and continue through Dec. 1 We look forward to reading your work. Really.
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LEGOMENON: What is the Meaning? (Defunct)

Posted on July 11, 2013April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
LEGOMENON focuses primarily on literary analysis; original articles analyzing the meaning of art
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Lightning’d Press (Defunct)

Posted on February 12, 2012April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Our goal is to publish poems online that we feel speak to the ideas of Apocalypticism as described by Peter O'Leary in his essay "Apocalypticism: A Way Forward for Poetry", published by The Chicago Review.
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Lilliput Review (Defunct)

Posted on July 11, 2012April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Lilliput Review is a print magazine founded in 1989 and dedicated to the short poem. The magazine's normal format, 4.25 x 3.5", reflects its name and that focus. It is published quarterly,
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Lillyrock Poetry Journal

Posted on May 17, 2012June 27, 2014 by Every Writer
Beginning September 2012, Lillyrock Poetry Journal will be an online monthly periodical publishing new poetry by new poets.
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Literal Latte (Defunct)

Posted on November 30, 2014April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Since 1994, Literal Latte has been brewing up mind stimulating stories, poems and essays. Get addicted....
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Literary Orphans (Defunct)

Posted on July 1, 2012April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Dear gentle, good-looking reader, Welcome. You may have arrived here scrolling the various online literary journals for a cheap fiction high. Or perhaps you are an aspiring writer looking
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Litlover (Defunct)

Posted on November 28, 2012April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Litlover's mission is to publish emerging, regional (from any area of the country), self-made poets and allow them to advertise readings, publications, and awards through a link to their own blog, website, or Facebook page to appear under About the Poets page above.
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Little Fiction (Defunct)

Posted on March 7, 2012April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
At Little Fiction we like to think of the short story as the mp3 of the literary world. And we believe it can do for emerging and indie authors what the digital single did for bands of the same kind. Little Fiction publishes each short story on its own, complete with an original cover design. The stories are made available as free downloads in multiple formats: namely iPhone, iPad, and most Kindle / Kobo style eReaders
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Loaded Bicycle (Defunct)

Posted on July 9, 2011April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Loaded Bicycle is an online journal of poetry, art, and translation published as often as we are able. We are dedicated to publishing emerging and established writers, translators, and artists and are open to collaborative projects in all genres. We are especially excited to publish collaborations between poets and comic artists and would be interested in seeing translations of comics. Contributors for the first and second issue include Johsua Beckman, Ana Bozicevic, Anne Carson, Karen Emmerich, Matthea Harvey, Matthew Rohrer, Craig Rubadoux, Glenn Shaheen, Michael Shapcott, Bianca Stone, Tricia Taaca, Paul Tunis, M.A. Vizsolyi, and more. Please read our first issue before submitting.
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Long Exposure Magazine (Defunct)

Posted on July 19, 2016April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Long Exposure Magazine was set up to bring together writing and the visual arts or other forms of media, and explore the creative possibilities of this. We began with a focus on the Ekphrastic genre of poetry,
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Lost Sparrow Press (Defunct)

Posted on April 17, 2017April 21, 2023 by Every Writer
Lost Sparrow Press is a small independent press focusing on poetry, literary, and art publications. We are dedicated to the vast world of humanity and the many differences therein. We are seeking talent that is still lurking in the shadows
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Loveliest Magazine (Defunct)

Posted on January 31, 2015April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Loveliest: A Journal for Storytelling & Togetherness is a cross-genre magazine of literary and slow-lifestyle.
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Lullwater Review (Defunct)

Posted on March 3, 2017April 21, 2023 by Every Writer
We are Emory University’s nationally recognized student-run literary review founded in 1990. We publish two issues per year out of Atlanta, GA– one in the fall and one in the spring
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Lunarionuovo (Defunct)

Posted on June 4, 2012April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Lunarionuovo is a monthly literary magazine, founded in 1979 by Mario Grasso, sicilian poet, writer and essayist. It publishes poetry, fiction and critical essays, and it contains a special
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Lyrical Passion Poetry E-Zine (Defunct)

Posted on July 9, 2017April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Lyrical Passion Poetry E-Zine was launched in 2007 to give writers another creative venue with a specialized focus in Japanese short form poetry, and short fiction so it is
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Madcap Review (Defunct)

Posted on August 4, 2014April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Madcap Review is a semiannual online journal of literature and art. As our name indicates, we embrace the impulsive, the reckless, and the lively, but we also have great respect for form and restraint.
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Man in the Street Magazine Defunct

Posted on June 28, 2017January 25, 2023 by Every Writer
Man in the Street is an independent, online magazine launched in 2017. The publication was founded in the interest and exaltation of “common people."
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Manic Fervor Defunct

Posted on January 5, 2014January 25, 2023 by Every Writer
Began in January 2014, Manic Fervor seeks out visceral, beautiful work in the genres of poetry, short fiction, essays, photography, and art. Our aim is to publish an issue for every season
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Mash Stories (Defunct)

Posted on October 16, 2015April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Mash Stories is a flash fiction platform aimed at uncovering new talent. Our competition runs continuously with new "keywords" every quarter. Can you take three randomly
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Mason’s Road

Posted on March 29, 2011November 17, 2021 by Every Writer
Mason's Road is an online literary magazine sponsored by Fairfield University?s MFA in Creative Writing and run by the graduate students of the program. We publish
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Mason’s Road: A Literary Arts Journal Defunct

Posted on January 19, 2016January 25, 2023 by Every Writer
Mason’s Road is an online literary magazine sponsored by Fairfield University’s MFA in Creative Writing and run by the graduate students of the program.
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Meet Cute Mag (Defunct)

Posted on July 30, 2017April 30, 2023 by Every Writer
Meet Cute Mag. What’s a meet cute? A fictional scene where a future romantic couple meets for the first time in an amusing or adorable way. Who are we?
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Menacing Hedge (Defunct)

Posted on November 12, 2011April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Menacing Hedge is a quarterly journal of poetry, fiction and artwork, that is committed to fostering access to emerging and experimental poetry and prose. Ongoing publication is scheduled for the first weeks of July, October, January, and April. Menacing Hedge plans to publish a yearly Best of Print edition. Menacing Hedge will carefully archive all its editions to ensure that an author's/artist's work will remain on the web for many, many years to come. Regrettably, Menacing Hedge cannot pay its contributors at this time.
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Metamorphose (Defunct)

Posted on June 14, 2015April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Metamophose is interested in finding new, unpublished voices in the fantasy/sci-fi genres. Visit the website for additional details.
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MidAmerican Fiction & Photography (Defunct)

Posted on February 15, 2016April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Currently MidAmerican Fiction & Photography has a few editors who also have full time lives and jobs away from MAFP
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Midnight Circus (Defunct)

Posted on October 15, 2013April 23, 2023 by Every Writer
Based in Omaha, NE, EAB Publishing is the home of Midnight Circus, a seasonal literary magazine. We publish work that makes us unabashedly cry, laugh-out-loud, dream of a better tomorrow,
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Minetta Review (Defunct)

Posted on June 11, 2015April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
The Minetta Review is the oldest surviving literary and arts publication at New York University and is completely
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Minute Magazine Defunct

Posted on April 27, 2017January 25, 2023 by Every Writer
The Minute Magazine was founded in February 2017 with the aim of spreading appreciation for the daily hustles and bustles in life, the things that the eye often glosses over
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Miracle e-zine (Defunct)

Posted on December 20, 2012April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Founded in June 2012, Miracle e-zine, is a literary and art magazine. It is a bi-monthly magazine for and by writers and publishes works by emerging/ established writers from around the world.
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Mixed Fruit (Defunct)

Posted on August 7, 2012April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Mixed Fruit is a quarterly literary magazine that publishes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translations, visual art, and other miscellaneous categories (see guidelines for more info). Our aesthetic
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Mizna (Defunct)

Posted on February 5, 2016April 23, 2023 by Every Writer
Mizna continuously seeks original writing for upcoming publications. Contributors do not have to be of Arab descent provided their work is of relevance to the Arab-American community.
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Mothers Always Write (Defunct)

Posted on March 11, 2015April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Mothers Always Write is a new online literary magazine for mothers by mother writers. As mother writers, we know there are endless numbers of mother writers
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Mount Parable

Posted on January 25, 2014January 25, 2023 by Every Writer
Mount Parable is the product of a person who loves literature and who has been playing the online publishing game for years, perusing websites like this one to see who will publish and who will not.
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Museum of Things I Want to Forget (Defunct)

Posted on August 12, 2013April 29, 2023 by Every Writer
Nietzsche said, 'Without forgetting it is quite impossible to live at all.' Yet, the tension remains: between the desire to forget, and the instinct that you cannot,
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Natural Bridge (Defunct)

Posted on December 30, 2012April 21, 2023 by Every Writer
Guest editors who are faculty--novelists, short story writers, poets, essayists--in the UMSL MFA program rotate into the class that selects the work. The class is made up of advanced MFA students with publications of their own
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NEAT Defunct

Posted on October 26, 2014April 30, 2023 by Every Writer
NEAT. is an online literary magazine devoted to writers with ties to the Midwest. We (Elizabeth and TM) got together in the summer of July 2013 and decided we wanted to contribute to the literary scene
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