The Boiler

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The Boiler is an annual literary journal publishing new and emerging writers, including poetry, fiction, and essays.

Response time info: 8-12 months

Read the full guidelines at theboilerjournal.com↗

Submission calls

fictionLiteraryHumorOpens Nov 15

Accepts unpublished flash fiction, short stories, or story excerpts up to 1,500 words; submissions should be double-spaced. The annual submission window is November 15–December 15.

nonfictionLiteraryOpens Nov 15

Seeks well-crafted, detailed, honest essays and non-traditional narratives; submit one standalone piece or excerpt up to 1,500 words, double-spaced. The annual submission window is November 15–December 15.

poetryLiteraryOpens Nov 15

Submit 3–5 poems of your best work in one document with a cover letter. The annual submission window is November 15–December 15.

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