Garden Party Collective treats publishing as an invitation—a collaborative space where emerging poets are welcomed into a community that grows together. In this interview, Founder Christopher Morgan shares how GPC evolved from a chapbook contest into a collective rooted in transparency, shared creative work, and a commitment to […]
I’m excited to share this interview with Theresa Senato Edwards, Editor in Chief of American Poetry Journal, a long-running online journal publishing thoughtful, boundary-pushing work since 2004. APJ is currently open for submissions June 1-30, 2026 for their upcoming October issue, and they’re looking for submissions of poetry. […]
Bloodletter Magazine is a feminist horror magazine publishing the work of nonbinary, trans, and women writers and artists. “For each issue, we work with artists who contribute companion illustrations for each piece represented in the magazine. Bloodletter was founded on the principle that horror is an incredibly complicated, […]
Parks & Points publishes personal essays and poetry about national parks and other public lands, along with timely budget travel tips and short guides to select sites. “In the summer 2026, we will host an online poetry series in honor of our tenth anniversary as a publication! We […]
If you love work that leans into mood, texture, and the quiet strangeness of being human, Ink in Thirds is a magazine you’ll want to spend time with. Founded by Grace Black, this boutique lit mag has been publishing poetry, prose, and visual art since 2016, always with an […]
As I’ve been making other resource lists, I’ve been slowly tucking all the queer lit journals and mags off to the side so I could give them their own list. Because they/we needed their/our own list. Thus, I present to you: a completely non-exhaustive list of lgbtq2s+ centered journals and lit […]
I’m thrilled to spotlight new words {press}, a nonprofit literary home dedicated to uplifting emerging and established trans* and gender-expansive poets. Founded and led by brooklyn baggett, the press has quickly become a vital space for innovative work, community-building, and boundary-pushing poetics. In our conversation, baggett shares the […]
I’m excited to feature Broad Ripple Review after meeting them at AWP. I really love what they are up to. BRR is an independent quarterly lit mag founded and edited by Kelly Schoenegge publishing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, reviews, and interviews. They’re always open for submissions, charge no fees, […]
Submitting to literary magazines can be a rewarding but time-consuming process. For poets and writers looking to stay motivated, build publishing momentum, or simply avoid long waits, fast-response, no-fee journals offer a practical and energizing path. This curated list includes over 100 literary magazines and journals that meet […]
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate the season of love? Micromance Magazine is the only online literary magazine devoted exclusively to sweet romance, heartfelt women’s fiction, and romantic poetry—and they’re open for submissions year-round! Founded by G. Lynn Brown, Micromance publishes six days a week via Substack, […]
