Contrary Magazine
Contrary is a quarterly literary journal that publishes fiction, poetry, commentary, and especially work that dances contrarily across those categories. We also publish book reviews.
Literary Magazines A to Z
Cosmic Horror Monthly >
A monthly tome of tales, Lovecraftian, cosmic, and weird. Bold new horror delivered to your inbox or your mailbox. Horror: Short Stories
Cowboy Jamboree
We like old westerns. Hank Williams is one of our favorite writers. Used boots are better than new boots. At Cowboy Jamboree we promote
Crab Fat Literary Magazine
Crab Fat is interested in honesty, no matter how brutal it is. Don’t be afraid to use real language. Crab Fat is not interested in robotic academic language
Creation and Criticism
Creation and Criticism (CC), which is a quarterly international peer-reviewed refereed English e-journal, aims at providing an opportunity to the researchers and scholars for sharing their creative and critical
Creative Nonfiction
Creative Nonfiction is the voice of the genre. Published since 1994 as a journal, in 2010 CNF adopted a larger magazine format that combines new creative nonfiction about a variety of topics with columns and features about the art, business and craft of the genre. Recent issues have included interviews with or new work by Susan Cheever, Dave Eggers, Phillip Lopate, Lauren Slater, Ruth Reichl and other well-known writers, as well as several never-before-published writers.
Culterate
Culterate is an online literary magazine led by a team of youth from all over the world. We're committed to discussing society,
Cumberland River Review
The Cumberland River Review is an annual publication of new poetry, fiction, essays, and art. The journal is produced by the department of English at Trevecca Nazarene University, in
Cut+Paste Magazine
Cut+Paste Magazine is an art and photography magazine designed to be more than just a magazine—it’s a creative tool. Each issue features a carefully curated #art #photograph
CutBank
We?re proud of CutBank?s thirty-nine years as Montana?s foremost literary magazine, founded in 1973 by the Creative Writing program at the University of Montana and helmed initially by favorite literary son William Kittredge.
Dappled Things
Dappled Things is a Catholic literary magazine, and this raises the question of what Catholic literature is in the first place.
Dark Onus Lit
Dark Onus Lit is a Philadelphia-based, volunteer-run, experimental micro-zine which publishes digital Issues of dark-themed artwork,
Del Sol Review
Del Sol Review is now accepting submissions for the Spring 2017 editions in general fiction, science fiction and fantasy, and poetry
Delmarva Review
Delmarva Review is an independent, nonprofit literary journal publishing short fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and short book reviews in print and digital editions annually.
Denali Magazine (page links to site)
DENALI Literary Arts Journal is a student run publication of Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. We publish once annually during the spring. Denali accepts original submissions of art,
Dime Show Review
Dime Show Review is born from a dream. Yes, an in-the-bed, under-the-covers dream. I saw a circus poster in a reference from the Library of Congress dating from the 1880’s
Dominique
Dominique Literary Magazine
- Website: https://dominiquelitmag.org/
- Print magazine: No (digital publication only)
- Size: New publication
- Location: Not specified
- Submissions: Accepts fiction, poetry, and nonfiction with a word count range of 100 to 20,000 words. Seeking beautiful, truthful work that experiments with form and subject. Particularly interested in debut authors and voices not already represented in other literary magazines. No submissions that glorify violence, hate speech, or discrimination.
- Other information: Publishes accepted work on a rolling basis. No submission fees. Uses email and online submissions. Response time approximately 14 days. Volunteer-run magazine with no subscription or submission fees.
- Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, Any genre
- Publication frequency: Rolling basis
- Payment: No payment offered
- Founded: 2025
- Editors: Henry Stevens, Eben Bracy, John Oyewole
- Contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575894206392
drafthorse
drafthorse is a biannual online publication of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, visual narrative, and other media art where work, occupation, labor?or lack of the same?is in some way
Dreamers Creative Writing
Dreamers is dedicated to all the different ways to write creatively from writing for writing’s sake, to using creative writing in academic research, to writing as therapy.
Driftwood Press
Driftwood Press is an online literary journal that publishes fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, and visual art. We seek boundary-pushing, experimental
Drunk Monkeys
Drunk Monkeys is an online publication which features an eclectic mix of content, from original poetry and fiction to cultural and political essays, film and television reviews, and humor pieces.
DUMAS de Demain: The French Literary Magazine
At Dumas de Demain, we publish both online and print copies of French language stories, poems, fiction by young, emerging writers. We also celebrate and welcome French spoken word created by young artists
Eastern Iowa Review
Most journals and reviews want a story; we want magic in the language & fire in the flow, a show to impress over drama to incite. Well, a story is fine IF it's embedded
Echoes from the Goatshed
Goatshed Press invites student contributions for a new literary journal titled Echoes from the Goatshed, an anthology for the new generation
Eclectica Magazine
One of the earliest and therefore longest surviving ezines: considering pieces of fiction, poetry, essays, creative nonfiction, drama, book and movie reviews, travel writing, interviews and humor/satire
El Portal
Eastern New Mexico University’s literary magazine, El Portal, offers a venue for the work of writers, artists and photographers.
Elan Literary Magazine
The ?lan literary magazine is a publication of the Creative Writing program at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville, Fl. Its creation in 1986 was fueled by a passion for the written word that inspired students
Elegant Literature
Elegant Literature is a short fiction magazine and contest exclusive to new writers. We pay professional rates and help unpublished writers get their work into the world. We believe in helping aspiring writers break into the competitive fiction industry.
Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine
- Website: https://elleryqueenmysterymagazine.com/
- Print magazine: Yes
- Size: Premier literary magazine ("the world's leading Mystery magazine")
- Location: Norwalk, CT, US
- Submissions: Accepts all types of mystery short stories including psychological suspense, deductive puzzles, private eye cases, police procedurals, and imaginative mysteries. Prefers stories between 2,500-8,000 words but accepts stories from 250 words up to 20,000 words. No explicit sex or violence, no true crime.
- Other information: Founded in 1941. Has published more than forty Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners. Established the Department of First Stories in 1949 for new writers. Has a global focus with the Passport to Crime department featuring translations.
- Genres: Mystery, Crime, Suspense, Detective, Psychological Suspense, Hard-boiled, Cozy, Police Procedural, Noir, Classical Whodunit
- Publication frequency: Not specified
- Payment: 5 to 8¢ per word, sometimes higher for established authors
- Founded: 1941
Embark: A Literary Journal for Novelists
Embark is a literary journal designed for novelists and featuring exclusively novel beginnings—those crucial first pages that must engage the reader’s attention and often receive more polishing than any
eMerge Magazine
Discover the Magic of Words with eMerge! eMerge is an ad-free online literary magazine, powered solely by the generous support of our readers. As a proud 501(c)(3) organization
Empty Mirror
Empty Mirror was established in 2000 as a source of books and information on the Beat Generation and small-press poetry. Over time we broadened its scope.
Encephalon Journal
New Latin for “the brain,” Encephalon is a youth-led art and literary journal. We are devoted to honoring the voice, craft, and originality of aspiring writers,
Epiphany, a literary Journal
Epiphany is committed to publishing literary work in which form is as valued as content. We look for writing, wherever it may fall on the spectrum from experimental to traditional, that is thoroughly realized not only in its vision but also in its commitment to artistry. We are especially open to writers whose explorations of new territory may not yet have found validation elsewhere.
Eratio (links to site)
Eratio publishes poetry in the postmodern idioms with an emphasis on the intransitive. Each issue also comes as a PDF do! cument
Eratio Poetry Journal
E·ratio is reading for issue 19, the spring 2014 issue. Please send cover letter, bio and poems together in one attachment. When saving your document,
Escape into Life (links to site)
Literary writing webzine features Outsider Art and poetry submissions, along with a collection of literary essays and podcast feeds
Eucalyptus Lit
Eucalyptus Lit is a quarterly magazine of poetry, prose, and artwork. We are looking for searing, electric work
Eudaimonia Review
Eudaimonia is defined as a state of human flourishing, a life well-lived. This word fuels our mission at Eudaimonia Review. At Eudaimonia Review
Eunoia Review
Eunoia Review is an online literary journal committed to sharing the fruits of 'beautiful thinking'. Each day, we publish one new piece of writing for your reading pleasure. We believe that Eunoia Review can and should be a home for all sorts of writing, and we welcome submissions from writers of all ages and backgrounds.
EWR: Short Stories
We are a "new" publication. EWR: Short Stories started publishing in the fall. The publication is on Every Writer's Resource.com a site that has been publishing for 6 years. It is one of the largest writer's websites in the world. It has over 1.5 million unique visits per year. EWR: Short Stories tries to publish at least 3 stories a week (one per day if we can).
EX/POST MAGAZINE
We are a nonprofit literary and arts magazine dedicated to the frontier of experimentation. Here at EX/POST, we aren't interested in reactive action so much as perceptive thought
Exposition Review
Exposition Review is an annual, independent literary journal dedicated to publishing narratives by new, emerging, and established writers in multiple genres and forms.
F(r)iction
F(r)iction is a triannual publication that boasts work from both industry legends and emerging writers. We accept short fiction, creative nonfiction, flash fiction, comics, and poetry submissions all year round, and also host contests featuring guest judges
Fahmidan Journal
Founded in the Summer of 2020 by Ranna Kisswani & A.R. Arthur (formerly A.R. Salandy), Fahmidan Journal hopes to bring out diverse voices
FANGORIA Magazine >
FANGORIA Magazine has a 40+ year legacy of bringing fans the best horror coverage out there, and it all started in the summer of 1979 when issue #1 first appeared on newsstands. The publication has evolved over four decades and over 350 issues, but the original spirit remains. Horror: No unsolicited.
Fears Magazines >
Fears Magazine - The best in Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Genre News and entertainment. Featuring movie interviews, news, dvd & film reviews, book reviews, and music reviews
Fiction International
Fiction International is the only literary journal in the United States emphasizing formal innovation and progressive politics. It features a wide variety of fiction, nonfiction, indeterminate
Fictive Dream
Fictive Dream, established in May 2016, is an English language online literary magazine dedicated to the short story. It is a well-respected outlet for short story writers from all over the world including the UK,
filling station
filling Station seeks experimental fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and art. Anything suprising, unpredictable, innovative, or unique. We accept pieces that experiment with form or content, or both.