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. Before submitting your work, be sure to check the publisher’s website for any updates.

 
TOFU INK ARTS PRESS POETRY CHAPBOOK PRIZE: 2025-2026 submitted by Tofu Ink Arts Press

We are excited to announce we are running the Tofu Ink Arts Press Chapbook Competition 2023-2024 for an unpublished chapbook of 20 pages of poems. The contest is open to…

Expires:April 30, 2024
TOFU INK ARTS PRESS ART PRIZE SUBMISSIONS OPEN NOW FOR 2024! submitted by Tofu Ink Arts Press

TOFU INK ARTS PRESS Art Competition Criteria Agreement to Official Rules SUBMIT ONLY ONE PIECE Participation in the Art Competition constitutes entrants full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of…

Expires:April 30, 2024
Fall 2024 Issue: Open Call for Submissions submitted by Making Waves: A West Michigan Review

Theme: “Feral space” Writers and artists are encouraged to explore the wild and transformative aspects of untouched spaces, from the natural world to the depths of human experience. While we…

Expires:April 30, 2024
Contest Open: Ninth Letter Literary Awards submitted by Ninth Letter

Ninth Letter is open for submission to our annual literary award contest until April 30! We award $1000 prize + print publication to the winner in each of the following…

Expires:April 30, 2024
Zoetic Press calls for submissions submitted by Zoetic Press

Zoetic Press is looking for poetry editors! Check out that opportunity on our submission page. We’re open for submissions to NonBinary Review for the following issues: Issue #36: Heredity (submissions…

Expires:April 30, 2024
Open Call: the theme — Open Theme submitted by Written Tales

Theme to Use: Open Theme Form to use: short story or poem Apr. 22, 2024 ~ May. 26, 2024 Directions Welcome to our next edition of the Chapbook series for…

Expires:May 26, 2024
Kinsman Poetry slam submitted by Kinsman Avenue Publishing, Inc.

Kinsman Quarterly is conducting a global competition in search of unique, contemporary poetry for the upcoming collection, SLAM! Poetry slams are traditionally live competitions, featuring poets who perform works that…

Expires:May 31, 2024
2024 RR Laux/Millar Prize is Now Open submitted by Raleigh Review

STANDARD ENTRY FEE: $15 USD open via RR Submittable or RR Duosuma Submission Manager. There is a fee free pathway limited to those who cannot afford the standard fee open…

Expires:June 1, 2024
2024 Laux & Millar Prize Open (on Submittable) to 01 June 2024 submitted by Raleigh Review

Submission gates for our 2024 Dorianne Laux & Joseph Millar Prize are open to submissions through 01 June 2024 via Submittable. This prize is open to submissions every even year.…

Expires:June 1, 2024
Issue #1: Blood Pressure submitted by Heart on Our Sleeves Press

Heart on Our Sleeves Press is proud to announce our very first submission period is now open! We shall be reviewing works of poetry and prose during a three-month period,…

Expires:June 16, 2024
Superpresent - Summer 2024 submitted by Superpresent

Contact Us Superpresent is seeking submissions for our Summer 2024 issue. The theme for the Summer issue is Zing! We are seeking poetry, short stories, essays, asemic writing, experimental art,…

Expires:June 16, 2024
MER Seeks Submissions on Motherhood submitted by Mom Egg Review

MER – Mom Egg Review annual print journal, and MER Online Quarterly seek submissions of poetry, fiction, nonfiction and art focused on mothers, mothering, and motherhood. 4/24 – 5/1 Early…

Expires:July 15, 2024
Bridge Journal - Poetry submitted by Bridge Art NFP

Please include in your cover letter the title, year, author and any other information, including a short bio on the poet or author. Submissions are read by their respective Bridge…

Expires:October 1, 2024
Bridge Journal & Magazine -- Design, Visual Art & Visual Poetry submitted by Bridge Art NFP

Please include with your cover letter an itemized list of submissions and an explanation of the included content. ALL submissions must be print quality images, minimum 300 dpi, minimum 4×5″,…

Expires:October 1, 2024
Potomac Review's special themed issue: "The Other" submitted by Potomac Review

Potomac Review announces its upcoming themed issue: THE OTHER Fiction, essays, poetry, and meditations will be accepted July 1 through October 1, 2024. Selected writers will have their work published…

Expires:October 1, 2024
TOFU INK ARTS PRESS 2024 POETRY PRIZE In honor of Visionary Theatre Artist REZA ABDOH OPEN NOW submitted by Tofu Ink Arts Press

“Reza Abdoh (1963-1995) was an Iranian-born American theatre director and playwright known for his groundbreaking, experimental productions. Abdoh died of AIDS in 1995 at the age of 32, having created…

Expires:November 30, 2024
365 Collection submitted by Lucky Jefferson

Missed the submission deadline for an upcoming print issue? Lucky Jefferson happily accepts unso­licited sub­mis­sions of poetry year-round into its 365 Collection, an all-digital collection of poetry and other writing forms. Writers looking…

Expires:January 1, 2025
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
We Pay Contributors: Driftwood Press Submissions Open submitted by Driftwood Press

John Updike once said, “Creativity is merely a plus name for regular activity. Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right, or better.” At Driftwood Press,…

Expires:December 31, 2100