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Voicings Literary Magazine

Posted on July 13, 2013October 23, 2017 by Every Writer
Voicings is a literary magazine designed to provide an avenue for talented Aboriginal writers living in Canada
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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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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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River Poets Journal (Defunct)

Posted on July 7, 2013May 5, 2023 by Every Writer
River Poets Journal Accepts: New and Established Writers Poetry - 3 to 6 poems Short Stories - under 5,000 words Flash Fiction
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Paper Nautilus (Defunct)

Posted on June 10, 2013May 3, 2023 by Every Writer
Much like the delicate shells left behind by octopuses of the same name, Paper Nautilus strives to combine perfection and vulnerability.
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Writing Disorder, The

Posted on June 6, 2013December 16, 2023 by Every Writer
Writing Disorder is a quarterly online literary journal fiction, poetry, nonfiction, essays, criticism and book reviews, art, photography, experimental writing, comics
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Your Impossible Voice

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Every Writer
Your Impossible Voice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (status pending). We publish brash and velvety new work from around the globe. For a better idea what our editors are looking for at the moment, please consult our call for submissions.
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The Vehicle

Posted on May 27, 2013October 23, 2017 by Every Writer
The Vehicle is a biannual literary magazine produced by the students of Eastern Illinois University. Since 1959, The Vehicle has been publishing poetr
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eHorror Magazine

Posted on May 22, 2013October 23, 2017 by Every Writer
eHorror is seeking to expand the world of horror short fiction by publishing stories by new and relatively unknown authors. From the sublime, to the literary, to the ridiculous,
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eFiction India

Posted on May 22, 2013June 30, 2014 by Every Writer
In India, like elsewhere in the world, the function of media has changed dramatically ? or perhaps catastrophically
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Twisted Vine

Posted on May 21, 2013June 30, 2014 by Every Writer
Twisted Vine Literary Journal is committed to showcasing undiscovered talent in the literary and visual arts.
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Alligator Juniper (defunt)

Posted on May 20, 2013April 17, 2023 by Every Writer
The Alligator Juniper tree is in the juniper family with bark in a checkered pattern, resembling an alligator's skin. While the tree is native to the southwest, the alligator is native to swampland and tropics.
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Poets and War (Defunct)

Posted on May 19, 2013May 3, 2023 by Every Writer
Poetry, literary criticism, essays and reviews covering poetry about or involving war, and human experiences related to war (e.g. grief, cultural conflict, refugees).
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The Metric

Posted on May 16, 2013October 23, 2017 by Every Writer
The METRIC is an online literary publishing project. We aim to promote literary interestingness on the web at a grassroots level. METRIC?s origins are sprung from smaller e-zines.
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Counterexample Poetics (Defunct)

Posted on May 15, 2013April 21, 2023 by Every Writer
ounterexample Poetics is an assemblage of specialized artists and their artistry of natural inclination. As the name communicates, we serve as a refutation to a generalized, singular representational
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Sign up with EWR!

Posted on May 12, 2013May 12, 2013 by Every Writer
Ok, we've been putting in some late hours lately. This is so that we could bring all of you some new features! We have something for everyone, so please read this carefully.
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Zest Literary Journal

Posted on May 6, 2013December 12, 2023 by Every Writer
?Two ladies, one from Boston and one from Glasgow, get together in a creative writing class in Glasgow and . . .? Sound a bit like the beginning of a bad joke?
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Rum Punch Press (Defunct)

Posted on May 5, 2013May 5, 2023 by Every Writer
Rum Punch Press is new journal featuring high-quality, original fiction and non-fiction from writers who, like us, enjoy a little pop in their culture.
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The Poet’s Haven

Posted on May 2, 2013October 23, 2017 by Every Writer
The Poet's Haven publishes online galleries of poetry, stories, and art, currently totaling over 6,000 pages. In print, there is "The Poet's Haven Author Series" chapbooks, "The Poet's Haven Digest"
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Belle Reve Literary Journal (Defunct)

Posted on May 1, 2013April 22, 2023 by Vanessa Eccles
Belle Reve Literary Journal is a weekly updated online literary experience. We strive to capture everything that makes the South
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ePoetry

Posted on April 30, 2013October 23, 2017 by Every Writer
ePoetry features five poets per issue along side 3-5 poems, an interview, photograph and links/ads to their work. We offering compensation in the form of royalties.
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Scroll Original Artist Magazine (Defunct)

Posted on April 27, 2013May 5, 2023 by Every Writer
Scroll is strictly devoted to preserving the works and dreams of the original artist. We want works that's strong in nature, life, real experiences, thoughts, testimonial and dreams.
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Red Savina Review (Defunct)

Posted on April 24, 2013May 5, 2023 by Every Writer
The Online Literary Magazine of the Southwest. We publish thought-provoking Short Films, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction and Poetry.
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The Longbox Project

Posted on April 19, 2013May 12, 2013 by richard
The Longbox Project is a literary journal for comic geeks. Believing that most collectors have memories associated with nearly every comic book in their collection, we accept works of creative non-fiction that rely on comics as both inspiration, and point of departure.
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Revolver (Defunct)

Posted on April 17, 2013May 5, 2023 by Every Writer
Revolver is an arts and cultural magazine based in Minneapolis. We aim to publish writing that is concrete and resonant.
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The Wordsmith Journal Magazine

Posted on April 16, 2013July 5, 2017 by Every Writer
The Wordsmith Journal Magazine is a monthly online magazine that was birthed in October 2011 and provides a unique and necessary product for discerning readers.
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Cohort: A Fiction Anthology

Posted on April 14, 2013October 23, 2017 by Every Writer
This collection will anthologize select writers who are currently enrolled in creative writing graduate-level programs from around the world.
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Arroyo Literary Review (Defunct)

Posted on April 11, 2013April 21, 2023 by Every Writer
Arroyo Literary Review is a print-based publication produced annually by students and alumni of California State University, East Bay.
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Blue Lyra Review (Defunct)

Posted on April 7, 2013April 18, 2023 by Every Writer
We want poetry, essays, fiction, translations, and art. We accept submissions through Submittable from Jan 01 - Oct 15th only. We only consider unpublished work which means no online reprints from magazine,
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Streetlight Magazine

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Every Writer
Streetlight is an online, non-profit magazine dedicated to publishing new and noteworthy works of poetry, fiction, non-fiction and art. The magazine began life as an annual print publication featuring works from central Virginia
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The Literary Yard

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Every Writer
The Literary Yard invites stories, articles on literature, literary criticism, opinion articles on literature and literary trends and much more. Send your best write-ups in a .doc, .docx, or .rtf file. If you?re sending poems,
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The College Review

Posted on March 21, 2013October 23, 2017 by Every Writer
The College Review is an online publication that focuses on bringing new and fresh writers into the spotlight, with a special emphasis on those currently in college or recently graduated. Established in March of 2013,
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Cardinal Sins (Defunct)

Posted on March 18, 2013April 19, 2023 by Every Writer
Cardinal Sins is Saginaw Valley State University's arts and writing magazine. We are run by the students and faculty of SVSU. Although regular submissions for Cardinal Sins are only open to SVSU students, faculty, and alumni, our annual contest is open to everyone!
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Hidden Animals (Defunct)

Posted on March 14, 2013April 28, 2023 by Every Writer
We?re looking for all of that vague criteria you read on other sites, you know the stuff: ?work that says something; characters that are real and well rounded; work with a sense of emotion? etc. etc. etc.
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Poetry Kanto (Defunt)

Posted on March 12, 2013May 3, 2023 by Every Writer
Japan's longest running bilingual annual poetry journal, Poetry Kanto features an in-depth look at poets from both sides of the cultural and linguistic divide.
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Large Literary Prize $50,000 to Change Your Career

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Every Writer
Time is running out for mid-career writers to submit their work for one of the richest literary awards in the United State, the St. Francis College Literary Prize. The award offers a $50,000 book prize for authors who have published their 3rd to 5th book.
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Dark Futures

Posted on March 11, 2013April 22, 2023 by Every Writer
We want to publish prose, poetry, and more. We are just starting out but looking to grow and be a strong niche market.
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and/or

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Every Writer
and/or, a print journal for creative experimental writing and/or innovative graphic art, seeks submissions from writers and/or other sorts of artists whose work openly challenges the boundaries
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Roadside Fiction (Defunct)

Posted on February 28, 2013May 5, 2023 by Every Writer
Roadside Fiction is a realist fiction magazine with a passion for the sharp, outrageous, yet realistic story. Roadside Fiction is searching for stories told to shorten the road, stories told
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Uncharted Frontier EZine

Posted on February 27, 2013June 30, 2014 by Every Writer
Uncharted Frontier Magazine focuses on the best fiction and art from the creatively talented albeit undiscovered.
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Dos Passos Review (Defunct)

Posted on February 26, 2013April 21, 2023 by Every Writer
Originating from Longwood University?s prestigious Dos Passos Prize for Fiction, The Dos Passos Review actively seeks the best American writing in the areas of literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry.
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Penumbra (Defunct)

Posted on February 24, 2013May 3, 2023 by Every Writer
Founded in the fall of 2012 by two graduate students at Saint Louis University-Madrid Campus, Penumbra features poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction in both English and Spanish.
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Silent Things (Defunct)

Posted on February 24, 2013May 5, 2023 by Every Writer
Our aim is essentially to create a mish-mash of words and photographs documenting writers and artists who may or may not normally seek out publication. We value the truth and honesty behind art that happens in the moment, on the bus, in the street, or at the writing desk.
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Sawmill (Defunct)

Posted on February 20, 2013May 5, 2023 by Every Writer
Sawmill ups the proverbial ante on web-based publications. By forging partnerships with authors, illustrators, and graphic designers, we present digital packaging as gorgeous and important as the literature housed within.
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smoking glue gun (Defunct)

Posted on February 17, 2013May 5, 2023 by Every Writer
smoking glue gun is an independent, online, poetry & arts magazine and chapbook press. we publish a volume of art, writing, sound, & other quarterly online.
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Ragnarok the e-lit journal (Defunct)

Posted on February 16, 2013May 4, 2023 by Every Writer
Ragnarok wants to see the best in fiction and creative nonfiction. Submit works up to 5,000 words for consideration for the next issue of Ragnarok the e-lit journal.
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Earthen Lamp Journal (Defunct)

Posted on February 14, 2013April 22, 2023 by Every Writer
The Earthen Lamp Journal is a literary e-journal, published by Divya Dubey of Gyaana Books. The editors include: Mariam Karim, Suneetha Balakrishnan, Renu Kaul, Abdullah Khan.
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SAUDADE POETRY (Defunct)

Posted on February 14, 2013May 5, 2023 by Every Writer
Saudade [Portuguese] is the love that remains, the longing, the nostalgia, the recollection of feelings and images. We want your saudade
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Shadow Road Quarterly

Posted on February 12, 2013June 30, 2014 by Every Writer
The staff at Shadow Road knows that truth and honest expression is found in all genres of literature.
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Snail Mail Review (Defunct)

Posted on February 12, 2013May 9, 2023 by Every Writer
We are a contemporary literary journal with ?old-school? style. The editors at Snail Mail Review are committed to bringing only the best in poetry and short fiction
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