Calliope (and Calliope on the Web)

Open now for nonfiction and poetry.

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Calliope is a not-for-profit publication of the Writers’ Special Interest Group of American Mensa, publishing short fiction, poetry, and nonfiction about writing, with a focus on supporting writers.

Response time info: ~5 days; sourced from The Submission Grinder

Read the full guidelines at calliopeontheweb.org↗

Submission calls

nonfictionPays: One copy of the issue

Nonfiction is always open for submissions. Articles must address information helpful or instructional for writers (craft, how-tos, reviews of writing books or member-authored books, motivational pieces, etc.). 500-2,000 words.

poetryPays: One copy of the issue

Poetry is always open for submissions. Up to 3 poems per email; style and form open except concrete poems not accepted; lines over 45 characters may wrap; poems over 40 lines may be rejected or offered online-only. No erotica, explicit violence, or sex; language should be tasteful.

fictionScience FictionFantasyHorrorMysteryLiteraryHumorOpens Oct 15

Fiction is temporarily closed and will reopen October 15, 2026, for stories to be published in all issues of 2027. Any genre of short fiction is welcome, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, and all sub-genres; mainstream/literary stories considered if out of the ordinary; humor and

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