Literary nonfiction markets

Last checked Oct 10, 2026

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Glossy PlanetLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 15 · responds in ~28 days
Glossy Planet is a real-time literary magazine seeking unpublished writing that responds creatively to current headlines and culture.
The Arkansas InternationalLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 15 · responds in ~180 days
The Arkansas International is a literary magazine accepting previously unpublished fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translations, and graphic literature.
Wort JournalLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 15 · responds in ~90 days
Wort Journal is a grassroots herbalism and plant-practice journal seeking writing rooted in medicinal plants, resistance, ecological relationships, and folk traditions.
FiddleheadLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 15 · responds in ~180 days
The Fiddlehead is a Canadian literary journal publishing fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, translations, reviews, and occasional play or novel excerpts.
Consequence ForumLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 15 · responds in ~32 days
Consequence Forum publishes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translations, and reviews addressing the consequences of war or geopolitical violence in its print, online, and Substack venues.
phoebeLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 15 · responds in ~30 days
phoebe is a twice-yearly literary journal publishing poetry, fiction, and nonfiction in a winter print issue and a spring contest issue.
PhoebeLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 15 · responds in ~30 days
Phoebe is a paying literary journal seeking experimental and conventional fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for its winter 2027 print issue.
In a FlashLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 15 · responds in ~33 days
In a Flash is a themed literary magazine publishing previously unpublished creative nonfiction flash of 500 words or fewer.
Variety PackLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 15 · responds in ~14 days
Variety Pack is an inclusive literary journal publishing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, reviews, and interviews, with submissions currently open from September 1 through October 15.
Cosmic DaffodilLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 15
Cosmic Daffodil Journal is a literary magazine seeking poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction for themed issues, including the currently open MOSAIC issue.
Event MagazineLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 15
EVENT is a Canadian literary magazine publishing poetry, prose, and creative nonfiction, with general submissions accepted during specified months and an annual nonfiction contest.
Ink Sweat & TearsLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 15 · responds in ~70 days
Ink Sweat & Tears accepts poetry, prose, flash fiction, word-and-image work, reviews, and themed filmpoems by email, with submissions closing on 15 October 2026.
MeridianLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 15 · responds in ~90 days
Meridian is a University of Virginia literary magazine publishing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction in an annual spring issue, along with prize opportunities.
Sundress PublicationsLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 15
Sundress Publications presents contests, manuscript reading periods, grants, and book-review opportunities, with current calls including a poetry broadside contest and a restricted chapbook microgrant.
Tablesalt PressLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 15 · responds in ~5 days
Table Salt Press is an open, themed literary publication accepting fiction, nonfiction, poetry, hybrid, folklore, and related written work for its first issue and seasonal mini magazine.
Scrivener ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 16
Scrivener Creative Review is accepting poetry, fiction, and nonfiction for its 49th issue.
The Good Life ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 20 · responds in ~90 days
The Good Life Review is a literary magazine publishing original fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, flash, and experimental writing, with seasonal issues and a Micro Monday feature.
The Ones Behind the BookshelvesLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 24 · responds in ~60 days
The Ones Behind the Bookshelves is accepting flash fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry for its Winter/Spring 2027 Literary Series themed “The Extraordinary.”
KalliopeLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 25
Kalliope is Penn State's undergraduate literary magazine, currently accepting writing submissions for its Folio 2026 and upcoming Kalliope 2027 editions.
BrickLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31 · responds in ~365 days
Brick is a literary journal publishing polished literary nonfiction, including essays, reviews, interviews, memoir, translations, and other creative nonfiction.
Blue Mesa ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31 · responds in ~184 days
Blue Mesa Review publishes poetry and prose, with a particular interest in marginalized writers and work from or about the Southwest.
EpochLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31
EPOCH is a print literary magazine accepting poetry, fiction, flash fiction, and essays through electronic and mail submissions.
WOW! Women on Writing Flash Fiction ContestLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31 · responds in ~38 days
WOW! Women on Writing runs quarterly global contests for flash fiction and creative nonfiction essays, with cash prizes and publication opportunities.
Forge Literary MagazineLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31 · responds in ~120 days
The Forge Literary Magazine publishes unsolicited short literary fiction and nonfiction, including flash and microprose, selected through anonymous reading.
Nashville ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31 · responds in ~150 days
Nashville Review is a Vanderbilt-affiliated literary magazine publishing fiction, poetry, nonfiction, translations, and hybrid work, with two reading periods each year.
Split LipLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31 · responds in ~14 days
Split Lip Magazine is a voice-driven literary journal with a pop-culture twist that publishes fiction, memoir, poetry, and other writing online and periodically in print.
Yolk Literary Journal (Digital)Literary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31 · responds in ~90 days
Yolk Literary Journal is a Montreal-based publication accepting fiction, poetry, and nonfiction for its digital publication and print issues, with Canadian and international digital submissions.
GristLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31 · responds in ~180 days
Grist is a literary journal publishing fiction, poetry, nonfiction, craft essays, reviews, and interviews in print and online.
HerStryLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31
HerStry is a literary magazine publishing quarterly issues of fresh nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and profiles centered on underrepresented gender experiences.
HippocampusLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31 · responds in ~183 days
Hippocampus Magazine is an online literary publication focused on creative nonfiction, including personal essays and flash nonfiction.
Indiana ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31
Indiana Review is a biannual literary magazine publishing carefully strange fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
MIDLVLMAGLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31 · responds in ~60 days
MIDLVLMAG is a twice-yearly thematic literary magazine publishing short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.
Pacifica Literary ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31 · responds in ~120 days
Pacifica Literary Review is accepting poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, flash fiction, folios, and entries to its 2026 Poetry Contest, with submissions generally open year-round except periodic production closures.
Inscape (Washburn University)Literary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31 · responds in ~6 days
Inscape is Washburn University's annual literary journal publishing fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and visual art.
Tahoma Literary ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31
Tahoma Literary Review is a paying literary magazine that publishes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translations, and graphic narratives.
The Hamilton Stone ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31 · responds in ~5 days
The Hamilton Stone Review is a twice-yearly literary magazine publishing poetry and prose, including fiction and memoir.
The Paris ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31 · responds in ~168 days
The Paris Review accepts previously unpublished English-language prose and poetry through Submittable during specified months and by mail year-round.
Trace Fossils ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Oct 31 · responds in ~112 days
Trace Fossils Review is a quarterly publication seeking ferocious, difficult, resonant original poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
The Iowa ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 1
The Iowa Review is a literary magazine accepting fiction, poetry, nonfiction, reviews, and interviews, with seasonal reading periods and an annual contest.
The OffingLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 1 · responds in ~182 days
The Offing is a literary magazine publishing original, previously unpublished writing in English, including creative nonfiction and very short works.
Southern Humanities ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 1 · responds in ~183 days
Southern Humanities Review is a quarterly literary journal publishing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and online fiction features.
Adroit JournalLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 1
The Adroit Journal publishes original poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, translations, and other literary work, with opportunities for writers at various career stages.
After MidnightLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 1 · responds in ~28 days
After Midnight is a literary magazine seeking fiction, flash fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, pedagogy, and book reviews for Issue II, themed “New Beginnings & Letting Go.”
Nixes Mate ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 1 · responds in ~90 days
Nixes Mate Review is a small literary review seeking poetry, fiction, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction for its biannual print edition.
The Ranger's AlmanacLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 1 · responds in ~7 days
The Ranger's Almanac is an annual literary journal seeking work inspired by national or state forests and parks.
The Santa Fe Literary ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 1 · responds in ~168 days
The Santa Fe Literary Review publishes previously unpublished poetry, prose, dramatic writing, and fiction, with submissions accepted through Submittable during its annual July–November period.
Turbine | KapohauLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 1 · responds in ~153 days
Turbine | Kapohau is a student-edited literary publication showcasing postgraduate and other writing.
Zone 3Literary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 1 · responds in ~183 days
Zone 3 is an annual online literary journal publishing fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry by emerging and established writers.
Sad Girl ZineLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 11 · responds in ~28 days
Sad Girl Zine is a digital literary and arts publication seeking emotionally complex, experimental work for its Winter 2026/27 issue.
IHRAM Magazine (International Human Rights Art Movement)Literary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 15 · responds in ~36 days
IHRAM Press is a triannual literary journal publishing firsthand, reflective, and socially engaged writing about human rights and urgent social-justice issues.
Riddle FenceLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 15 · responds in ~183 days
Riddle Fence is a Newfoundland and Labrador-based arts and culture journal publishing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, visual art, and creative nonfiction.
PRISM InternationalLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 15 · responds in ~365 days
PRISM international is a Canadian literary magazine publishing original fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, translations, hybrid works, and literary essays from writers worldwide.
PangyrusLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 15 · responds in ~37 days
Pangyrus is a literary magazine publishing fiction, poetry, nonfiction, reviews, craft essays, and opinion with a focus on unexpected connections and strong points of view.
ApofenieLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 15
Apofenie is seeking writing for its Winter 2027 issue, “Absence,” focused on gaps, silence, disappearance, and what language or narrative leaves unsaid.
Columbia ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 15 · responds in ~150 days
The Columbia Review is a volunteer-run literary magazine publishing previously unpublished short fiction, poetry, translations, and unsolicited essays, reviews, and Op-Eds.
Dorveille Literary MagazineLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 15
Dorveille Literary Magazine publishes poetry, prose, and creative nonfiction in themed issues and an all-year blog.
FugueLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 15 · responds in ~120 days
Fugue is a literary journal publishing poetry, fiction, nonfiction, flash prose, reviews, and interviews, with submissions accepted during its annual general-submissions window.
Idaho ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 15 · responds in ~180 days
The Idaho Review is a literary magazine accepting traditional and experimental fiction, nonfiction, poetry, novel excerpts, and translations.
New Ohio ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 15
New Ohio Review publishes two print and two online editions annually and accepts poetry, nonfiction, and fiction submissions.
PloughsharesLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 15 · responds in ~180 days
Ploughshares is a literary journal accepting unsolicited fiction, nonfiction, and poetry during its annual reading period, and it also runs an emerging-writers contest.
SusurrusLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 15
Susurrus is a literary arts magazine of the American South publishing poetry, flash, fiction, and creative nonfiction three times a year.
wildscape.Literary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 15 · responds in ~56 days
wildscape. is a literary journal accepting poetry, flash fiction, and creative flash nonfiction submissions for its quarterly issues.
BoudinLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 16
Boudin is the online companion to The McNeese Review, publishing fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, hybrids, and other creative writing.
WayWordsLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 20 · responds in ~75 days
WayWords is a quarterly literary journal publishing themed fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction tributes in digital and print editions.
HOOTLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 27 · responds in ~180 days
HOOT is a mini literary magazine publishing extremely short fiction, nonfiction, memoir, poetry, and book reviews on postcards and online.
PhareLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 27 · responds in ~10 days
Phare is a literary magazine accepting short fiction, flash, poetry, and creative nonfiction during scheduled submission windows.
New Millennium WritingsLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 30
New Millennium Writings is an internationally recognized literary journal and writing-award publication that welcomes writers of all experience levels and subjects.
Plenitude MagazineLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 30 · responds in ~183 days
Plenitude Magazine is a Canadian queer literary magazine publishing poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and genre-bending work by LGBTQ2S+ writers.
SuspectLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 30 · responds in ~30 days
Suspect is a Singapore Unbound literary journal publishing writing by authors who identify as Asian, including poetry, fiction, essays, flash fiction, reviews, interviews, and other writing.
Baltimore ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 30 · responds in ~120 days
The Baltimore Review is a literary journal publishing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction in print and online.
Antigonish ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 30 · responds in ~120 days
The Antigonish Review is a Canadian literary magazine accepting poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction through Submittable during specified annual submission periods.
Booth JournalLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 30 · responds in ~151 days
Booth Journal publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, flash, micro prose, lists, and audio online, paying $50 per accepted work.
F(r)ictionLiterary · Science Fiction · Fantasy · Horror
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 30 · responds in ~219 days
F(r)iction is a genre-inclusive literary magazine and publishing project accepting fiction, creative nonfiction, flash fiction, poetry, and related editorial work through several routes.
Black Fox Literary MagazineLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 30 · responds in ~120 days
Black Fox Literary Magazine is an international biannual print and online publication seeking fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, with additional year-round submission options.
The Ocean State ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 30 · responds in ~90 days
The Ocean State Review is a print literary journal accepting unsolicited fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and book reviews through Submittable.
3Elements ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 30 · responds in ~4 days
3Elements Review is a themed literary journal seeking unpublished fiction, nonfiction, and poetry incorporating all three elements announced for each submission period.
BridgeLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 30
Bridge is a Chicago-based independent, intersectional nonprofit publishing poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, criticism, and other writing focused on art, culture, and public scholarship.
Common House MagazineLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 30 · responds in ~120 days
Common House Magazine is a volunteer-run literary magazine accepting fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and other written work for seasonal issues, with a preference for literary fiction while also publishing genre fiction.
North American ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 30 · responds in ~150 days
North American Review is a long-running literary magazine publishing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and book reviews, with seasonal submission windows and contests.
Post Road MagazineLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 30 · responds in ~113 days
Post Road Magazine is a literary publication accepting fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and theater submissions during its annual October 1–November 30 reading period.
Prairie FireLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 30 · responds in ~180 days
Prairie Fire is a Canadian literary magazine publishing original, previously unpublished fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.
The Penn ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Nov 30 · responds in ~14 days
The Penn Review is a literary magazine accepting poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction during biannual reading periods.
Copper NickelLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 1 · responds in ~84 days
Copper Nickel is a literary journal seeking poetry, fiction, essays, translations, and flash prose during two annual submission windows.
Sundog LitLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 1 · responds in ~133 days
Sundog Lit is a twice-yearly literary magazine publishing poetry, nonfiction, and fiction, with an annual collaborative writing contest.
SubmitLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 1 · responds in ~245 days
American Literary Review is a national journal publishing previously unpublished poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, with general submissions accepted during two annual windows and a $4 fee.
After Brunch JournalLiterary · Horror
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 1 · responds in ~49 days
After Brunch Journal is an online, volunteer-based journal publishing experimental, haunting poems, fiction, essays, and hybrid work worldwide.
Enchanted LivingLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 1 · responds in ~10 days
Enchanted Living welcomes writers to submit original enchanting articles, stories, poetry, and excerpts for forthcoming themed issues.
Maryland Literary ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 1 · responds in ~58 days
Maryland Literary Review is a literary magazine accepting poetry, fiction, nonfiction, flash fiction, and flash memoir submissions by email.
Roanoke ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 1
Roanoke Review is a Roanoke College literary journal publishing poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, flash fiction, and other creative work.
Split/Lip PressLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 1 · responds in ~82 days
Split/Lip Press publishes innovative, culturally relevant fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid books, including full-length manuscripts, chapbooks, and Lost/Found projects.
The CommonLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 1
The Common publishes transportive stories, essays, poems, translations, and dispatches centered on a strong sense of place and global perspectives.
Thirteen BridgesLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 1 · responds in ~90 days
Thirteen Bridges Review seeks unpublished fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry for its monthly online features.
Wilderness House Literary ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 1
Wilderness House Literary Review is an online quarterly devoted to literature and the arts, publishing poetry, fiction, nonfiction, book reviews, and visual art.
Harvard ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 2 · responds in ~365 days
Harvard Review publishes short fiction, poetry, and essays and invites submissions from writers at all career stages.
Sierra Nevada ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 2 · responds in ~180 days
Sierra Nevada Review is a digital literary magazine publishing poetry, short fiction, and literary nonfiction in two issues each year.
Citron ReviewLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 6 · responds in ~36 days
The Citron Review is a journal of brief literature publishing previously unpublished microfiction, micro-creative nonfiction, micropoetry, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction.
BurningwordLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 10 · responds in ~24 days
Burningword Literary Journal is a triannual print, web, and digital journal publishing poetry, flash fiction, flash nonfiction, and visual art.
AGNILiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 15 · responds in ~120 days
AGNI is a literary magazine seeking distinctive fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and hybrid work in English, with online submissions accepted during two annual reading periods.
The Journal of Compressed Creative ArtsLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 15 · responds in ~5 days
The Journal of Compressed Creative Arts publishes highly compressed fiction and creative nonfiction, including prose poetry, and pays $50 per accepted piece.
Fahmidan JournalLiterary
Open for nonfiction · closes Dec 15 · responds in ~25 days
Fahmidan Journal is a quarterly English-language literary journal accepting fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and flash submissions year-round through Submittable.

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