Subnivean

Open now for fiction and poetry.

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Subnivean is an international literary magazine publishing fiction and poetry, with both a general year-round submission window and an annual awards competition.

Response time info: ~499 days; sourced from The Submission Grinder

Read the full guidelines at subnivean.org↗

Submission calls

fictionPays: $150 prize for winner

2026 Subnivean Awards competition for fiction; five finalists published in the May issue, winner receives $150 and a judge's blurb. Deadline March 15, 2026.

fictionLiterary

General submissions for fiction are read year-round; seeking work that 'breaks the mold.' No specific word limits or genres stated.

poetryPays: $150 prize for winner

2026 Subnivean Awards competition for poetry; five finalists published in the May issue, winner receives $150 and a judge's blurb. Deadline March 15, 2026.

poetry

General submissions for poetry are read year-round; seeking work that 'breaks the mold.' No specific line limits or genres stated.

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