Following a conversation prompted in Clare's Submitting to Agents thread, I thought it worth a thread for stuff about Lit Mag submissions.
Submitting shorter forms and poetry to Lit Mags is a great way to upskill and keep busy while you're waiting for the Big Break with your Literary Agent
The stakes are lower, but the wins are more attainable, and getting published in magazines is a huge boost to the creative morale.
Here are a few of my favourite resources. Maybe you can add some of your own?
This is the best place to start for me. All the opportunities they list are free to submit to. They list magazine and anthology submission calls by genre and theme, as well as independent publishers to send longer works to. Everything they list has been reviewed - if they don't think it's a reputable outlet, they don't list it. They also have free ebooks about the submission process and independent publishers. They regularly hold online seminars, some of which are free. I recently got a lot from this one on inclusivity in writing How to write layered stories, not stereotypes.
Then there's loads of resources on Substack:
litmagnews.substack.com
Information about the Lit Mag scene, interviews with editors, Lit Mag questions answered. Lots of free info, plus a paid tier if you want a deeper dive into the world of Lit Mags.
substack.com
Free database of thousands of lit mags and competitions. Also a paid tier for extra content if you want it.
janelledrumwright.substack.com
The Lit Mag Lounge - a free Substack with hints and tips for lit mag submissions. There's a nice feature where she interviews writers about their submission to publication journey.
litmaglab.substack.com
This Substack also does podcast interviews with editors of lit mags to give extra insight.
litmaglove.substack.com
Tips from a lit mag editor.
Have you got any go-to places for your Lit Mag submissions?
What Lit Mags do you read and where have you submitted to?
I've got my favourite Lit Mags, but I'll save them for another time - this is probably enough for now.
Submitting shorter forms and poetry to Lit Mags is a great way to upskill and keep busy while you're waiting for the Big Break with your Literary Agent
The stakes are lower, but the wins are more attainable, and getting published in magazines is a huge boost to the creative morale.Here are a few of my favourite resources. Maybe you can add some of your own?
This is the best place to start for me. All the opportunities they list are free to submit to. They list magazine and anthology submission calls by genre and theme, as well as independent publishers to send longer works to. Everything they list has been reviewed - if they don't think it's a reputable outlet, they don't list it. They also have free ebooks about the submission process and independent publishers. They regularly hold online seminars, some of which are free. I recently got a lot from this one on inclusivity in writing How to write layered stories, not stereotypes.
Then there's loads of resources on Substack:
Lit Mag News | Becky Tuch | Substack
Latest News in Lit Mag Publishing. Click to read Lit Mag News, by Becky Tuch, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.
litmagnews.substack.com
Information about the Lit Mag scene, interviews with editors, Lit Mag questions answered. Lots of free info, plus a paid tier if you want a deeper dive into the world of Lit Mags.
Chill Subs | Substack
Free database of 3000+ literary magazines, 1200+ writing contests, a tracker, and other fun stuff to make your writing life not so freaking exhausting
substack.com
Free database of thousands of lit mags and competitions. Also a paid tier for extra content if you want it.
Lit Mag Lounge | Janelle Drumwright | Substack
Tips and insights for submitting and publishing your work in literary magazines. Click to read Lit Mag Lounge, by Janelle Drumwright, a Substack publication.
janelledrumwright.substack.com
The Lit Mag Lounge - a free Substack with hints and tips for lit mag submissions. There's a nice feature where she interviews writers about their submission to publication journey.
The Lit Mag Lab | Vevna Forrow | Substack
Grab a lab coat, some chalk, and tag along with Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur). She shares tips and tools for founding editors and submitters. Click to read The Lit Mag Lab, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
litmaglab.substack.com
Lit Mag Love | Rachel Thompson • Editor | Substack
I’m Rachel, a literary magazine editor passionate about demystifying the world of literary magazines and helping readers find their place within it. This newsletter is my way of connecting with you, offering practical advice and encouragement. Click to read Lit Mag Love, by Rachel Thompson •...
litmaglove.substack.com
Have you got any go-to places for your Lit Mag submissions?
What Lit Mags do you read and where have you submitted to?
I've got my favourite Lit Mags, but I'll save them for another time - this is probably enough for now.
