Calls for Submissions

Take a look at the latest publishing opportunities currently available to writers from the many literary magazines and presses that are members of CLMP.

 
Devastation Baby is now open for submissions for Issue 2 submitted by Devastation Baby

Devastation Baby’s second issue is launching this summer and we are officially open for submissions. We are looking for fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, essays and more. We strongly encourage writers…

Expires:June 15, 2023
Submission Open: the theme — The Awakening submitted by Written Tales

Theme to Use: The Awakening Form to use: short story or poem May. 12, 2023 ~ Jun. 16, 2023 As the world moves in ways many have never seen, some…

Expires:June 16, 2023
The Elephants' Open Reading Period submitted by The Elephants

Through the end of June, The Elephants are accepting full-length book manuscripts to consider for publication in 2024. Please visit our Submittable page for more information. There are no restrictions…

Expires:June 30, 2023
Literary journal by & for university students submitted by Satura

Satura is the student journal of the English Department at the University of Münster in Germany. We accept submissions of short stories, poetry, personal essays, art, academic research papers, book…

Expires:June 30, 2023
Chestnut Review Autumn Issue Submissions! submitted by Chestnut Review

For complete information, see: https://chestnutreview.com/submissions/ Poetry: Submit up to six poems (three for free submissions). Length and format are open. Poems should be single-spaced. Begin each poem on a new page, and…

Expires:June 30, 2023
Thimble Lit Mag submitted by Thimble Literary Magazine

Open for submissions May & June for 6.2. Send 2-4 poems, short prose (up to approx. 1,200 words), or up to 5 visual works. No fees / no pay /…

Expires:June 30, 2023
The Echo Teen Art & Lit Mag: NIGHTMARES submitted by Echo Teen Art & Lit Mag

What monsters lurk beneath your bed or claw at the edge of your mind? Is your darkest fear that school project you’ve been procrastinating for weeks or that your brother’s…

Expires:June 30, 2023
Submissions are open for our Fall/Winter 2023 print issue! submitted by Epiphany

Submissions are currently open for our Fall/Winter 2023 print issue in the categories of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and art. We will stop taking submissions on June 30th at 12AM EST.…

Expires:June 30, 2023
Yellow Arrow Publishing Chapbook Open Reading Period submitted by Yellow Arrow Publishing Co.

At Yellow Arrow Publishing, we believe every woman has a story to tell and every story is worth telling. And with that sentiment, we are excited to reopen submissions for…

Expires:June 30, 2023
Call for Submissions to MER Theme Issue, AGES/STAGES submitted by Mom Egg Review

Call for Submissions to MER Theme Issue, AGES/STAGES MER – Mom Egg Review will be open from April 23, 2023 to July 15, 2023 for literary submissions for our annual print…

Expires:July 15, 2023
Arboreal Issue No. 03: Illusion submitted by Arboreal Literary Magazine

Submission Window We are accepting submissions for Issue No. 03 from June 1 to July 15 @ 11:59 pm PT. Issue Theme We’re excited to announce the theme for Issue No. 03…

Expires:July 15, 2023
Literary Mama Open Year Round submitted by Literary Mama

Literary Mama believes that all mothers have a story worth sharing and honors the many faces of motherhood by publishing work that celebrates the journey as well as the job.…

Expires:July 31, 2023
128 LIT International Chapbook Contest submitted by 128 Lit

Submissions are OPEN from May 15th through July 31st. A winner and finalists will be announced in November 2023. Award: $1,200, plus publication in print. There will be a panel…

Expires:July 31, 2023
ANMLY :: Anomalous Press :: Call for New Work submitted by Anomalous Press

ANMLY will be reading unsolicited work in all genres, including poetry, fiction, translation, creative nonfiction, and comics, from May 1st until August 1st, 2023. There is no fee for Black…

Expires:August 1, 2023
The Schooner's Creative Nonfiction Essay Summer Contest submitted by Prairie Schooner

Our annual summer nonfiction contest opens from May 15th to August 1st to all types of creative nonfiction essays up to 5,000 words. The winner will receive $1,000 and publication…

Expires:August 1, 2023
The BeZine Fall Issue submitted by The BeZine

THE BEZINE THEMES AND READING PERIODS September: Social Justice: economic justice and equality Read the most recent issue on this theme. Submission period: July 15 – August 15 Upcoming submission…

Expires:August 15, 2023
Aurora Polaris Award for Creative Nonfiction submitted by Trio House Press

In 2023, Trio House Press launched its first creative nonfiction manuscript conference: The Aurora Polaris Creative Nonfiction Award. Award winners receive $1,000 and twenty copies of their book. Our reading…

Expires:August 31, 2023
The BeZine Winter Issue submitted by The BeZine

THE BEZINE THEMES AND READING PERIODS December: A Life of the Spirit: caring for self and world Read the most recent issue on this theme. Submission period: October 15 –…

Expires:November 15, 2023
The Keepthings seeks micro-memoirs submitted by The Keepthings

A literary magazine that lives on Instagram, The Keepthings (@TheKeepthings) publishes micro-memoirs of the dead occasioned by the objects they left behind. Contributors include Alice Elliott Dark and Hannah Tinti.…

Expires:December 31, 2023
A Plate of Pandemic submitted by A Plate of Pandemic: Creativity in a Time of Crisis

A Plate of Pandemic has enlarged its scope. We’re interested in work that says something about life in a pandemic-inflected world. We define the term “pandemic” as a large-scale affliction,…

Expires:December 31, 2023
Shape Literature and Art in Illinois submitted by Lucky Jefferson

With support from Illinois Humanities, Lucky Jefferson is surveying Black, African, and African-American-identifying writers and artists residing in Chicago’s North Side, West Side, and South Side neighborhoods to better evaluate the needs…

Expires:January 31, 2025
HerStry - General Submission submitted by HerStry

HerStry welcomes women identifying writers of all levels and talents to tell their stories. We are proud to have published stories from women all around the world. We accept all types…

Expires:March 4, 2025
Book Manuscripts! submitted by Assure Press

Guidelines for Assure Press Manuscripts and Iris Literary Journal Assure Press connects authors and artists with the world through inspirational and enlightening poetry, non-fiction, motivational, and educational literature that is…

Expires:December 31, 2120