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:: Submissions ::
Emma Press
seeks submissions of erotic poetry for ‘The Emma Press Anthology of Mildly Erotic Verse’ (published in autumn 2013). Submit at least three suitable poems, of each no more than three sides of a normal paperback book in length.
Closing date: 17 May
Weave Magazine
welcomes submissions of: 3-5 poems, of no word limit but shorter verse is preferred; fiction and nonfiction, both of up to 3,000 words; flash fiction of up to 1,000 words; drama in one act or monologue, of up to 4,000 words; visual art.
Closing date: 31 May
One Story
is a non-profit literary magazine that features one short story mailed to subscribers every three weeks, and seeks submissions of literary fiction of 3,000-8,000 wds in any style and on any subject. Online submission only.
Closing date: 31 May
Weave Magazine
welcomes submissions of: 3-5 poems, of no word limit but shorter verse is preferred; fiction and nonfiction, both of up to 3,000 words; flash fiction of up to 1,000 words; drama in one act or monologue, of up to 4,000 words; visual art.
Closing date: 31 May
One Story
is a non-profit literary magazine that features one short story mailed to subscribers every three weeks, and seeks submissions of literary fiction of 3,000-8,000 wds in any style and on any subject. Online submission only.
Closing date: 31 May
Writer’s Muse
welcomes short stories of 2,500-3,000 words and also considers articles, short plays, and reviews of books, films, videos or DVDs.
Send submissions with an SAE to Writer’s Muse, 22 Woodstock Crescent, Woodley, Stockport SK6 1QS.
Need2Know Books
is looking for new authors who are qualified to write on any of the following titles: cycling, leukaemia, adoption, fostering, becoming a teacher, emigrating, coarse-fishing, online-selling. See the full list of titles on the website.
Creative Future
welcomes marginalised artists and writers to submit work for their website gallery. Send up to 3 pieces of writing of up to 1,000 words each, accompanied by an author’s statement on how you are marginalised.
BODY
is an online literary journal that publishes the highest quality prose and poetry. Submit: up to 5 poems; up to 10 pages of prose – short story, personal essay, criticism, excerpt from a longer work of literary fiction or nonfiction; up to 40 pages of performance text; book reviews; translations.
NEW Babel
is a linguistics magazine that explores all things language. Welcomes feature articles, shorter contributions, book reviews and biographies. Contact the editors if you’d like to write for Babel.
NEW Cassiopeia
is an online creative arts and culture magazine specialising in original writing, reviews and practical inspiration for the home and garden. Accepts: articles of 500-1000 wds; short stories of up to 1,000 wds; poems of up to 1,000 wds each; a variety of reviews – see website for full details.
NEW Bookouture
is a publishing imprint looking for submissions of entertaining fiction in any genre targeted at smart, modern women. Asks for full manuscripts and a short pitch of up to 200 words.
The White Review
is a quarterly arts and literary journal. Accepts submissions of fiction, poetry, art and nonfiction for both print and online: see website for full details.
Fifth Word Theatre
accepts submissions of one-act or full-length scripts from new and established playwrights, with a particular interest in darker or timely pieces inspired by contemporary political and social themes.
Fifth Word Theatre,Studio 5, 1st Floor, 230 Dalston Lane, London E8 1LA.
The Pygmy Giant
is a website that publishes new short short fiction every other day. Welcomes flash fiction, poetry and short nonfiction of under 800 wds from British contributors.
Cake Magazine
is a contemporary poetry magazine dedicated to publishing the best in new writing which welcomes submissions at any time and on any theme. Send up to six poems or flash fictions of up to 500 wds.
Cake Magazine, Dept. of English and Creative Writing, County College, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YD.
Epiphany
welcomes submissions of short fiction (of up to 4,000 wds), short shorts (fiction or nonfiction of up to 800 wds), creative nonfiction (of p to 4,000 wds), nonfiction (of up to 3,000 wds), poetry, artwork, non-scholarly reviews, lists, photo essays and individual photos.
Untitled Books
is a literary website and online magazine supporting the best in new writing. Welcomes submissions of short fiction and editorial pitches. See website for full details.
The Dublin Review
is a quarterly magazine of essays, memoir, criticism, fiction and reportage, and is open to submissions of previously unpublished fiction and nonfiction.
The Editor, The Dublin Review, PO Box 7948,Dublin 1, Ireland.
Who’s Jack
is a contemporary monthly print and online magazine specialising in all things art, film, music and fashion. Welcomes new contributors: email the editor for further information.
Smartish Pace
accepts up to 6 unsolicited submissions of poetry of any length, style and subject. Also currently seeking translations of poetry, book reviews, essays on poetry and interviews with poets.
Poetry Review
is the Poetry Society’s internationally acclaimed poetry magazine published quarterly. Accepts up to 6 poems per submitter at any one time.
The Poetry Society, 22 Betterton Street, London WC2H 9BX.
PANK
is a US-based literary arts collective that produces a magazine showcasing emerging and experimental writing. Accepts short story and poetry but has no specific submission guidelines.
Canto Poetry
is a publication based at the University of Exeter that aims to publish poetry that adds something new to our understanding of the world. Seeks poems written with conviction, sensibility and musicality; up to 3 poems per submitter, no limits on length.
Closing date: 28 June
Writers Abroad
seeks submissions for their next anthology on the theme ‘foreign places’. Accepts: fiction of up to 1,700 wds; flash fiction of up to 500 wds; nonfiction of up to 1,000 wds; poems of up to 30 lines.
Closing date: 31 July
Ambit
is an esteemed new writing journal with an open submissions policy. Asks submitters to acquaint themselves with ‘Ambit’ before submitting and if their work is in keeping with the journal’s overall aesthetic, accepts submissions of 5 or 6 poems, or 2 or 3 stories of up to 10,000 wds.
Ambit, 17 Priory Gardens, London N6 5QY.
Chuffed Buff Books
invites fresh poetry submissions on theme of Cities for its next anthology. Send up to three poems, of up to 80 lines each. Also considering science-inspired novellas/novelettes (15,000-25,000 words) for possible anthology, send your pitch inc. a synopsis and first two chapters.
Closing date (for poetry): 31 August
Kohl Publishing
are on the lookout for smart, original women’s fiction. Submit: full manuscript, a short biography, a short blurb for the book of up to 200 wds.
Poetry24
is a blog looking for news-related and topical poetry from around the world. Submit poems of up to 2 per submitter, of up to 40 lines each, in any style that passionately reflects current affairs and world events.
Theatre503
is dedicated to discovering new and emerging talent and is open to submissions of unsolicited scripts and ideas. Email script, a short synopsis, a letter of introduction detailing writing career and CV.
Neon Literary Magazine
seeks poetry and prose of any theme, genre or word count. Particularly interested in submissions that are beautifully written, cold and contemporary. Submit: At least three poems; two or three flash/micro pieces; one piece of short fiction.
Planet
is a quarterly magazine covering the arts, culture and politics in Wales and beyond, which welcomes submissions of short fiction of up to 4,000 wds and between 4-6 poems. Payment; £50 per 1,000 wds, £30 per poem. Proposals for articles and reviews are also welcome.
Editor, Planet, PO Box 44, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3ZZ.
New Welsh Review
is the centre of the Welsh literary scene which engages with critical debate and offers a platform for the best in new fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry. Accepts: short stories of between 2,500-3,000 wds; up to six poems; feature proposals of up to 300 wds. Pays on publication: £100 for a short story; £28 for each poem.
femalefirst.co.uk
welcomes short stories and poems of any length (no novels please), and of any genre: no explicit swearing or sexual content. Book/ movie and music reviews also welcome. Send a short bio and your own picture with your submission. Please quote reference ‘Mslexia’ upon contact.
The Raconteur
is a biannual magazine of new writing that is currently accepting submissions on the theme ‘Beauty’ for its next issue. Send 200-300 wd proposals on the theme, which can cover literature, theatre, art, cinema, politics, personal life, history and photography.
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