Unlikely Stories Six is the latest incarnation of the electronic magazine, Unlikely Stories, which has been published on the Web, more-or-less continually, since 1998. This incarnation premiered in May, 2025. They are almost always open (if closed temporarily will post a note on their submissions page). They publish poetry, […]
When I first became a teacher, I was afraid of teenagers. I’d escaped high school and had no desire to revisit it. I didn’t feel brave enough or tough enough, so I started with preschoolers, imagining that a child’s first classroom would be the gentlest place to learn […]
I’m thrilled to share that my latest guest post, “Write, Revise, Submit: Essential Tips for Undergraduate Writers,” is now live on the University of Arizona Poetry Center’s blog. This post offers practical, encouraging guidance for undergraduate writers ready to submit their work. It explains why university literary magazines […]
As #AWP26 approaches, the energy is already building. Whether you’re joining the conference in Baltimore or tuning in virtually from home, this year’s lineup is overflowing with opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate the literary community. From powerhouse off?site readings to bookfair signings and panels designed to spark […]
I’m thrilled to share that my latest guest post, “18 No Fee Lit Mags Elevating Disabled Voices,” is now live on the University of Arizona Poetry Center’s blog. This piece highlights a vibrant and growing landscape of literary magazines dedicated to uplifting disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent writers—communities […]
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, […]
Y’all, 2026 is supposedly not a normal year from an astrological perspective. Neptune enters Aries on January 26th for the first time since the 1860s. Saturn follows in February. These two planets then meet on February 20th—a conjunction that hasn’t happened in Aries for centuries. (Chani Nicholas calls […]
The Sejong Cultural Society is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in Chicago, IL in 2004. They are currently open for no fee entries for their Sijo Event Challenge and Sijo Recitation Challenge ($100 awards), Sijo Writing Competition (prizes $50 – $1000) as well as for Sijo classes & […]
En•Trance Journal was founded in 2025 and has released their first two issues, publishing twice a year on the solstices. They are currently opened for submissions of poetry and artwork with the theme “altered states” until May 1. For more information, see my interview with editors Dion O’Reilly […]
If you’re not already familiar with Clifford Garstang‘s annual literary magazine rankings or you’ve forgotten to check them out for a while, here’s a reminder to how handy they are! Every year Garstang ranks lit mags based on Pushcart Prize anthology. He creates rankings for the three main […]
