Pangyrus

Well-crafted, thought-provoking, original fiction with strong narratives; submit one short story up to 5,000 words or three micro/flash fiction pieces. Only one submission per reading period; simultaneous submissions are allowed. The current submission window ends November 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM, while the stated annual reading periods are February 15–April 15 and September 15–November 15.

High-quality nonfiction with exciting ideas, compelling stories, and fresh perspectives, including memoir, critical essays, reviews, craft pieces, food writing, and family writing. Short essays should be 600–1,500 words; longer reported features may be up to 7,500 words. The current submission window ends November 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM, while the stated annual reading periods are February 15–April 15 and September 15–November 15.

Contemporary poetry in a wide range of styles and voices; submit a maximum of three poems in one document and only once per reading period. The current submission window ends November 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM, while the stated annual reading periods are February 15–April 15 and September 15–November 15.

The Undercurrent seeks short opinion pieces, essays on writing craft and the writing life, and book or film reviews of 1,500 words or less; submit a focused pitch with a short bio and representative-work links. Pitches are welcome simultaneously, and writers may inquire after two weeks without a response.