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Raw Lit is a free literary magazine seeking raw, emotional, unpublished prose and poetry during twice-yearly submission calls.

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Submission calls

fictionLiteraryMysteryHumorOpens Jan 1, 2027

Issue 10 submissions open January 1, 2027, for a maximum of two weeks or until the cap is reached. Accepts unpublished original fiction in any genre, including hybrid forms; up to 3 pieces totaling no more than 2,000 words. Submissions are free.

nonfictionLiteraryHumorOpens Jan 1, 2027

Issue 10 submissions open January 1, 2027, for a maximum of two weeks or until the cap is reached. Accepts unpublished original nonfiction in any form, including hybrids; up to 3 pieces totaling no more than 2,000 words. Submissions are free.

poetryLiteraryOpens Jan 1, 2027

Issue 10 submissions open January 1, 2027, for a maximum of two weeks or until the cap is reached. Accepts unpublished original poetry, up to 3 poems totaling no more than 6 pages. Submissions are free.

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