Poems and poetry-related prose from one of the best-known poetry magazines.

Genres: Poetry, Essays, Reviews

Submission fee: Free / see guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Long-running poetry magazine publishing poems and related prose. Check current Poetry Foundation guidelines before submitting, as reading windows and categories may change.

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A widely read poetry magazine with regular submission opportunities.

Genres: Poetry, Translations, Book Reviews

Submission fee: Free / see guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: Accepted / see guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Poetry magazine with general submissions and special categories. Check the current Rattle guidelines before submitting.

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Established literary journal publishing poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Online / see guidelines

Simultaneous submissions: Welcome / see guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Literary journal accepting fiction, poetry, and nonfiction during stated reading periods. Check current guidelines before submitting.

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Established journal with general submissions and contests.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Essays, Flash, Translation

Submission fee: No fee for general submissions / see guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Online / see guidelines

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Literary magazine publishing fiction, essays, poetry, flash, translation, and special features. Check the current guidelines and reading periods before submitting.

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Quarterly literary magazine publishing stories, poems, essays, and criticism.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Essays, Reviews, Table Talk

Submission fee: Free / see guidelines

Pays contributors: Yes / see guidelines

Submission system: Online and mail / see guidelines

Simultaneous submissions: No / see guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Quarterly literary and arts magazine accepting work during its stated submission period. Check the guidelines for timing, payment, and submission method.

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Ad-free magazine publishing essays, fiction, poetry, photography, and readers’ writing.

Genres: Essays, Fiction, Poetry, Photography, Readers Write

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Online / see guidelines

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

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Independent reader-supported magazine publishing personal, political, and literary work. Check current categories and guidelines before submitting.

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Online magazine for fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and literary features.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, Essays, Interviews

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Online / see guidelines

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: See guidelines

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Online literary magazine publishing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essays, and related literary work. Check current submission categories and fees before submitting.

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Boston University literary magazine publishing poetry, prose, and translation.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Essays, Translation

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Online / see guidelines

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Original work; AI/found-material disclosure required; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Literary magazine at Boston University accepting poetry, fiction, essays, and translations through current guidelines. Check reading periods and AI/disclosure rules before submitting.

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Established literary journal publishing fiction, poetry, nonfiction, drama, and translation.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, Drama, Translation

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Middlebury-based literary journal accepting submissions in multiple genres during stated reading periods. Check current caps and genre windows before submitting.

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Journal of literature and fine arts publishing poetry, prose, reviews, and art.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, Reviews, Art

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Literary and arts journal with submissions for print and online categories. Check current category status, windows, and guidelines before submitting.

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Magazine devoted to short fiction.

Genres: Fiction, Short Fiction, Flash Fiction

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Magazine focused on short fiction and related contests. Check current submission windows, contests, and guidelines before submitting.

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Established literary magazine with fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and audio opportunities.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, Audio

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: Yes / see guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: Accepted / see guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Literary magazine publishing fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and audio work. Check current submission manager categories and fees before submitting.

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Long-running literary journal publishing poetry, fiction, essays, reviews, and interviews.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Essays, Reviews, Interviews

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Literary journal from the University of Nebraska publishing poetry, fiction, essays, reviews, and interviews. Check current windows and Submittable categories.

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Literary journal from the University of Michigan.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, Translation

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: Welcome / see guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

University of Michigan literary journal publishing fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and translation. Check current submission categories and windows before submitting.

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University literary journal publishing poetry, prose, reviews, and art.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, Book Reviews, Art

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: Yes / see guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: Accepted / see guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Colorado State University literary journal publishing fiction, poetry, nonfiction, book reviews, and art. Check current submission manager categories and windows.

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Indiana University literary magazine publishing carefully strange work.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Eligibility restrictions apply; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Biannual literary magazine from Indiana University. Check current reading periods, contests, and eligibility restrictions before submitting.

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Long-running poetry journal with seasonal reading periods.

Genres: Poetry, Translation, Chapbooks, Contests

Submission fee: Free / contest fees may apply; see guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished poetry; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Poetry journal with seasonal open reading periods and contests. Check current guidelines and reading periods before submitting.

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Literary journal publishing poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and translation.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Translation

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: Yes / see guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: Accepted / see guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Literary journal published through the University of Colorado Denver. Check guidelines for fees, reading periods, and genre limits.

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Literary magazine featuring print, web, and hybrid work.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Flash, Hybrid

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Literary arts magazine publishing print and web issues. Check current submission periods and category guidelines before submitting.

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Place-based literary magazine publishing poetry, prose, and translation.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Essays, Translation, Place-based Writing

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: Accepted / see guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Literary magazine with an interest in place-based writing. Check current reading periods, subscriber options, and guidelines before submitting.

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San Francisco journal of arts and letters.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, Arts & Letters

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Online / see guidelines

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: See guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

San Francisco journal of arts and letters. Currently presented as a profile; check the official submissions page for status before announcing open calls.

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Independent magazine publishing fiction, essays, poetry, translation, and hybrid work.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Essays, Translation, Hybrid

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Independent literary magazine and publisher with several reading periods. Check official resources/contact pages for current windows.

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Literary quarterly publishing fiction, poetry, essays, and nonfiction.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, Essays

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Literary quarterly housed at Auburn University. Check current Submittable categories and guidelines before submitting.

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Voice-driven literary magazine with a pop-culture twist.

Genres: Fiction, Flash, Memoir, Poetry, Art, Photography

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Voice-driven literary journal with a pop-culture twist. Check current category windows and guidelines before submitting.

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Flash-fiction journal dedicated to short narratives.

Genres: Flash Fiction, Micro Fiction, Translation

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: Accepted / see guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: Generally flash-length; see guidelines

Flash-fiction journal with scheduled reading periods and contests. Check current windows and category guidelines before submitting.

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Online magazine for flash fiction.

Genres: Flash Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Literary Fiction

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Original work; no AI-generated or AI-assisted stories per listed guidance; see guidelines

Limits: Flash fiction; see guidelines

Online magazine publishing flash fiction. Check current Submittable calls and guidelines before submitting.

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Literary journal publishing poetry, prose, translation, and miCRo work.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, Translation, miCRo

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

University of Cincinnati literary journal with print and online submission periods. Check current caps and category openings before submitting.

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Northwestern literary magazine publishing poetry, prose, essays, and interviews.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, Video Essays, Craft Essays, Interviews

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: Welcome / see guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Northwestern University literary magazine accepting submissions in multiple categories and reading periods. Check current caps and guidelines.

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Established quarterly magazine publishing literature, essays, and reporting.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, Essays, Reporting

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: Permitted / see guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Quarterly literary magazine accepting online submissions through its stated guidelines. Check current calls, windows, and fees before submitting.

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Online literary journal publishing poetry, prose, reviews, craft essays, and interviews.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, Book Reviews, Craft Essays, Interviews

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: Yes for some categories / see guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / email for some queries; see guidelines

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Online journal of literature and the arts associated with Virginia Commonwealth University. Check current categories and guidelines before submitting.

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Poetry magazine focused on powerful contemporary voices.

Genres: Poetry

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: Fine / see guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished poems; see guidelines

Limits: 3–5 poems / see guidelines

Online poetry magazine publishing semiannually and accepting poetry during reading periods. Check current submissions status and guidelines before submitting.

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Established journal with general submissions and contests.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Essays, Flash, Translation

Submission fee: No fee for general submissions / see guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Online / see guidelines

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Literary magazine publishing fiction, essays, poetry, flash, translation, and special features. Check the current guidelines and reading periods before submitting.

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Established literary journal publishing poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction

Submission fee: See guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Online / see guidelines

Simultaneous submissions: Welcome / see guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Literary journal accepting fiction, poetry, and nonfiction during stated reading periods. Check current guidelines before submitting.

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A widely read poetry magazine with regular submission opportunities.

Genres: Poetry, Translations, Book Reviews

Submission fee: Free / see guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: Accepted / see guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Poetry magazine with general submissions and special categories. Check the current Rattle guidelines before submitting.

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Poems and poetry-related prose from one of the best-known poetry magazines.

Genres: Poetry, Essays, Reviews

Submission fee: Free / see guidelines

Pays contributors: See guidelines

Submission system: Submittable / online

Simultaneous submissions: See guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Long-running poetry magazine publishing poems and related prose. Check current Poetry Foundation guidelines before submitting, as reading windows and categories may change.

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Quarterly literary magazine publishing stories, poems, essays, and criticism.

Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Essays, Reviews, Table Talk

Submission fee: Free / see guidelines

Pays contributors: Yes / see guidelines

Submission system: Online and mail / see guidelines

Simultaneous submissions: No / see guidelines

Eligibility: Previously unpublished work; see guidelines

Limits: See guidelines

Quarterly literary and arts magazine accepting work during its stated submission period. Check the guidelines for timing, payment, and submission method.

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Genres: Poetry

Submission fee: No fee

Pays contributors: No

Submission system: Publication website

Simultaneous submissions: Yes

Open for submission 365 days per year. Use the forum for submissions.

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