Hello, friends! It’s time for our bi-monthly feature on places to submit. Sometimes in summer it feels like nothing is open, especially since so many literary journals are connected with schools and follow academic calendars. But don’t fret; Plume’s got you covered! Here’s a round-up of some great places that are open and waiting for your words.
Guernica
“…focused on the intersection of arts and politics…A home for incisive ideas and necessary questions”
Seeking: memoir, reporting, interviews, commentary, poetry, fiction, and multimedia journalism
Submission period: ongoing
Rhino
“RHINO Poetry occupies a niche somewhere between academia and the emerging poetry scene – devoted to creative work that tells stories, provokes thought, and pushes the boundaries in form and feeling – while connecting with our readers and audience.”
Seeking: poetry, translated poetry, flash fiction
Submission period: 4/1-8/31
Mslexia
“We are a vibrant, ambitious and growing organisation, commissioning work by prominent authors as well as talented newcomers. We aim to provide a high-profile platform for new and established voices with every copy of the magazine.”
Seeking: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction
Submission period: ongoing, open now
The Boiler
“We are an online quarterly that publishes fresh and lively works of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction from emerging and established authors. We like work that turns up the heat, whistles, and stands up to pressure.”
Seeking: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction
Submission period: ongoing
Kaleidoscope
“Kaleidoscope magazine creatively focuses on the experiences of disability through literature and the fine arts. Unique to the field of disability studies, this award-winning publication expresses the experience of disability from the perspective of individuals, families, friends, healthcare professionals, educators and others.”
Seeking: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, art
Submission period: ongoing
We hope this small list gives you a boost in your submission journey. If you have a lit mag you want to promote, either because it’s your fave or you happen to work on it (or, you know, both!), email at encouragement@plumeforwriters.org and we’ll try to give it a shout next time.