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.

 
POETRY / PROSE / ART - "HUMBLE" - Vol. IX (Quibble Lit) submitted by Quibble Lit

Quibble Lit is a literary magazine and collective publishing contemporary writers and artists across print, online, and community programming. We like work with imagination and tension in it. Volume IX:…

Expires:October 9, 2026
Consequence Reading Period submitted by Consequence

The reading period for our Spring ’27 issue, Volume 19.1, is open from July 15 through Oct. 15. As always, we’re after the strongest fiction, nonfiction, poetry, visual art, and…

Expires:October 15, 2026
The America Feature submitted by Consequence

The America Feature Issue 19.1, Spring 2027 Reading Period: July 15 – Oct. 15, 2026 In recent years, our work has focused more on war-torn regions, without emphasizing the geopolitical…

Expires:October 15, 2026
shoegaze literary - issue four: reality bites back submitted by shoegaze literary

shoegaze literary is back for our next themed issue, “reality bites back”. our editors invite you to submit poetry and fiction that embrace the beautiful indignities of being watched. we’re…

Expires:October 15, 2026
CODA Poet Prize — $500 CAD | Guest Judge Luke B. Wilson submitted by The Fifth Corner

The Fifth Corner is accepting submissions for its Winter 2026 CODA Poet Prize, with the laureate selected by guest judge Luke B. Wilson. The winning poet receives $500 CAD, publication…

Expires:October 30, 2026
Winter-Spring: Poetry, Reviews, Nonfiction, Art submitted by Bicoastal Review

Bicoastal Review (www.bicoastalreview.com) is a quarterly journal of poetry, nonfiction, interviews, reviews, art, and occasional fiction. We publish writing that is often about, but not limited to, the cultures of…

Expires:October 31, 2026
Disco Kitchen submissions open for PRINT VOLUME submitted by Disco Kitchen

DISCO KITCHEN, VOLUME 4 is accepting submissions through October 31 for our first-ever print issue! Volume 4 accepted work will live online with our previous volumes AND be featured in…

Expires:October 31, 2026
TOFU INK ARTS PRESS 2026 POETRY PRIZE In honor of Visionary Theatre Artist REZA ABDOH -LAST CALL 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:October 31, 2026
TOFU INK ARTS PRESS 2026 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 1, 2026
Submissions Open For Issue 01 submitted by The Columbus Review

The Columbus Review is now accepting submissions! This will be our inagural issue.The Columbus Review is a new nonprofit experimental literary magazine and publisher based in Columbus, Ohio. We publish raw, weird,…

Expires:November 1, 2026
The Half and One Editorial Fellowship submitted by Half and One

The Half and One Editorial Fellowship is a three-month, fully remote programme designed to support bold, original voices in fiction, poetry, and narrative non-fiction. Rooted in Half and One’s commitment to building…

Expires:November 17, 2026
WayWords Literary Journal submitted by WayWords

Issue 25 invites writers to explore themes of “city” in fiction and poetry. Editors’ advice: Bright lights, people, and entertainment—cities are full of life, and everything that includes. Send fiction…

Expires:November 20, 2026
Bridge Magazine - Online (bridge-chicago.org) and Print Magazine submitted by Bridge Art NFP

Bridge magazine is excited to announce an open call for submissions for both our online and print magazine editions. The print edition complements the online edition and, after distribution, will be…

Expires:November 30, 2026
Baltimore Review Winter Contest submitted by The Baltimore Review

Baltimore Review Winter Contest – No theme! Flash fiction, flash CNF, and prose poems. One, two, or three works in a single submission, but no more than 1,000 words total.…

Expires:November 30, 2026
Mantis Issue 25 submitted by Mantis

Mantis is Stanford’s journal of poetry, criticism and translation. During our twenty four previous issues, we have established ourselves as an important venue for writers and readers of poetry around…

Expires:November 30, 2026
PHIL LIT Poetry Prize Winter Cycle submitted by PHIL LIT Journal

Send us your best poem. The PHIL LIT Poetry Prize is awarded twice each year, (Winter and Summer cycles) and a total annual prize pool of $900. Each cycle recognizes…

Expires:December 1, 2026
Mānoa Journal 2026 Poetry & Fiction Writing Contest submitted by MĀNOA: A PACIFIC JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL WRITING

Mānoa Journal invites submissions for the second 2026 Mānoa Journal Writing Contest in Fiction and Poetry. The Fiction contest will be judged by Samrat Upadhyay, with the First Prize Fiction…

Expires:December 1, 2026
TOFU INK ARTS PRESS VOLUME 9; OPEN NOW! submitted by Tofu Ink Arts Press

Submission Guidelines: All submissions must be made via our Submittable page. We are seeking 1-3 polished poems and/or art of any style of less than 5 pages (12 font Times…

Expires:December 31, 2026
TOFU INK ARTS PRESS ART PRIZE SUBMISSIONS OPEN NOW FOR 2026-27! 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:December 31, 2026
Half Mystic Journal Opus II, Issue IV: Fioritura submitted by Half Mystic

Half Mystic Journal Opus II, Issue IV celebrates the theme of Fioritura: a decorative run of notes added to a melody, and an Italian noun meaning “flowering.” We’re seeking death…

Expires:April 28, 2027