Vagabond City Lit

Open to: Works must not be voiced from the perspectives of cishet, white, upper-class, able-bodied males; slurs are accepted only when reclaimed and aligned with identities disclosed in the bio.

Poetry submissions are open from September 15 through May 31 every year. Submit up to five previously unpublished pieces via email.

Open to: Works must not be voiced from the perspectives of cishet, white, upper-class, able-bodied males; slurs are accepted only when reclaimed and aligned with identities disclosed in the bio.

Fiction submissions are accepted year-round via email. Submit up to five previously unpublished pieces; limit submissions to 2,500 words or less.

Open to: Works must not be voiced from the perspectives of cishet, white, upper-class, able-bodied males; slurs are accepted only when reclaimed and aligned with identities disclosed in the bio.

Creative nonfiction submissions are accepted year-round via email. Submit up to five previously unpublished pieces; limit submissions to 2,500 words or less.

Open to: The reviewer must submit their own review; the reviewed book or chapbook must be by a marginalized author and/or an author of color.

Book and chapbook reviews are accepted year-round. Reviews must be written and submitted by the reviewer and limited to 1,500 words or less; the reviewed work must be by a marginalized author and/or an author of color.

Open to: Works must not be voiced from the perspectives of cishet, white, upper-class, able-bodied males; slurs are accepted only when reclaimed and aligned with identities disclosed in the bio.

Interviews are listed among the accepted submission types and are open year-round.