Are you an artist / author looking for a place to submit your work?
Look no further – we’ve carefully curated a list of nine amazing ONLINE OPPORTUNITIES for you! All of these have deadlines throughout this month, from as soon as tomorrow until the 30th. Our team has compiled all the dates, details, and requirements.
Please note that all information was taken from the official website & social media of each zine/journal, hence accurate only to this post’s date. You must first thoroughly review their official guidelines before submitting (links provided).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Magnolia Magazine (June 5)
2. Fulcrum Review (June 8)
3. The Orpheum Collective (June 14)
4. Darpan Literary Magazine (June 16)
5. The Pulso Frequency (June 20)
6. Beyond the Quill (June 25)
7. Yugen Zine (June 25)
8. Stars Diverged Journal (June 28)
9. Eurydice Lit (June 30)
DEADLINE: JUNE 5 (TOMORROW!)
1. Magnolia Magazine
A small youth literary magazine which aims to allow young creatives with big dreams to publish their work and gain experience in a field often dominated by professionals. They’re welcoming submissions for:
ISSUE: 4
THEME: Triumph
DESCRIPTION: This issue is all about positivity! Celebrating triumphs, both big and small. They want to hear about you – your biggest successes, how they felt – and for those who prefer to write melancholy, write about the obstacles you’ve overcome to reach the happiness or triumph you dream about that hasn’t quite come yet.
ACCEPTING:
- Written work – under 2,000 words
- Poetry, prose, short story, article, nonfiction, script, essay, journal entry
- Visual art, photography, collage
ELIGIBILITY:
- Age: 12-25
- 3 submissions/person (can be across genres)
- Accept previously published works (make sure to ask permission from the first place of publication)
- Accept simultaneous submissions
WEBSITE: beacons.ai/magnoliamagazine
INSTAGRAM: @magnolialitmag
DEADLINE: JUNE 8 (SUNDAY)
2. Fulcrum Review
A literary magazine which focuses on the intersection between science, technology, society, and the arts, publishing quarterly issues and accepting creative writing in any category along with visual art. They’re welcoming submissions for:
ISSUE: 3
THEME: Glitched Narratives
DESCRIPTION: This issue explores stories that disrupt the system and mirror our rapidly evolving society, shaken by technology.
ACCEPTING:
- Written poetry – no limit
- Spoken poetry (audio/video) – no limit
- Fiction – no limit, with a total word count of 10,000 words
- Nonfiction – no limit, with a total word count of 10,000 words
- Visual Arts – no limit
- Other (any form of art)
ELIGIBILITY:
- Accept simultaneous submissions
WEBSITE: fulcrumreview.org
INSTAGRAM: @fulcrum_review
DEADLINE: JUNE 14
3. The Orpheum Collective
An arts & literary magazine dedicated to the mysterious and the macabre, showcasing the work of talented artists and writers around the world, no matter their age or experience. They’re welcoming submissions for:
ISSUE: 1
THEME: KATHARSIS
DESCRIPTION: Coined in greek philosophy, katharsis is used in dramatic art and tragedy to symbolize the effect that a performance has on the audience. Think emotions on Greek kraters, sacrifical offerings, the purging of emotion, the burden on theatre viewer.
ACCEPTING:
- Essay – max. 2,000 words
- Poetry + prose – max. 3
- Short story – max. 2,000 words
- Art (include a title and brief ekphrasis)
INSTAGRAM: @theorpheumcollective
DEADLINE: JUNE 16
4. Darpan Literary Magazine
An art and literary magazine with a mission to promote diversity in the world through literature and art by providing an open platform for underrepresented and marginalized voices. They’re welcoming submissions for:
ISSUE: Monthly issue (opens on the 5th and closes on the 16th every month, releases at the end of the month)
THEME: Pink Bows and Black Boots
DESCRIPTION: Soft and sweet, yet bold and untamed. Pink Bows and Cowboy Boots is where delicate meets daring, and this issue is all about that: contrast. It’s for the ones who love the softness of floral sheets but aren’t afraid to dance in the rain, who sip tea in the morning and chase adventure by sunset.
ACCEPTING:
- Poetry – ~50 lines
- Written work other than poetry – max. 660 words
- Flash fiction, creative non fiction
- Artwork
- Photography
INSTAGRAM: @darpanliterarymagazine
DEADLINE: JUNE 20
5. The Pulso Frequency
A youth-led zine based in the Philippines, welcoming submissions of all languages but must provide an English version alongside. They’re welcoming submissions for:
ISSUE: 1
THEME: Mythos of the Pulse: Laments from the Ruin
DESCRIPTION: This issue tackles the resilience of hearing stories in the broken and strength in the vulnerable. As the title suggests, it highlight the importance of transformation, where the mystery of the future mixes with the promise of growth.
ACCEPTING:
- Story – max. 3,000 words
- Article – max. 2,500 words
- Essay – max. 2,500 words
- Poetry – max. 500 words
- Photography – with title and short description
- Artwork – with title and short description
ELIGIBILITY:
- Submissions can be in another language but must include its English translation.
- Accept previously published work (make sure to have permission from the first place of publication)
INSTAGRAM: @pulso.wav
DEADLINE: JUNE 25
6. Beyond the Quill
A literary magazine that aims to establish a haven for writers, artists, and photographers. They’re welcoming submissions for:
ISSUE: 4
THEME: Justitia
INFORMATION: Submissions are responded within 48 hours!
DESCRIPTION: the coexistence of justice and revenge.
ACCEPTING:
- Writing
- Art
- Photography
LINKS: beyondthequill.carrd.co
INSTAGRAM: @beyond_the_quill
DEADLINE: JUNE 25
7. Yugen Zine
A digital multimedia magazine aspiring to help small stars shine and wishing to be the medium through which all creative people reach the zenith of their craft, whether through literature or visual media. They’re welcoming submissions for:
ISSUE: 1
THEME: Celestial Bodies
DESCRIPTION: Ponder upon the tragedies or joys present in your life, and how different they would seem from the perspective of a celestial body. How to major events change in importance from the grand-scheme perspective of a star? Which point-of-view do you prefer?
ACCEPTING:
- Poetry
- Short story
- Literary criticism
- Fiction
- Art
- Photography
ELIGIBILITY:
- May submit up to 5 submissions.
- Accept previously published works (indicate first place of publication’s name)
WEBSITE: yugenzine.wixsite.com/yugenzine
INSTAGRAM: @yugenzine
DEADLINE: JUNE 28
8. Stars Diverged Journal
An online platform taking writing and art submissions from neurodivergent authors and artists from all over, with the hope of highlighting their talent and sharing a bit about their experiences. They’re welcoming submissions for:
ISSUE: 3
THEME: Comfort
DESCRIPTION: They’re looking for writing and art about individual’s neurodivergent experiences – however you relate to the theme of “comfort”. Pieces about what people, places, or things make you feel the most at home, or whatever thoughts or fantasies get you through the rough patches, and any other way you feel this theme connects to you.
ACCEPTING:
- Poetry
- Short (25 lines or fewer)
- Long (>25 lines)
- Prose
- Short (500 words or fewer)
- Long (>500 words)
- Digital art
- Traditional art
- Photography
ELIGIBILITY:
- Must identify as neurodivergent
WEBSITE: starsdivergedjournal.ca
INSTAGRAM: @starsdivergedjournal
DEADLINE: JUNE 30
9. Eurydice Lit
A youth-led literary platform that publishes and pays young writers and artists, inspired by the mythological muse Eurydice. They’re welcoming submissions for:
ISSUE: 3
THEME: –
THIS ZINE PAYS! Contributors will be awarded $5 USD.
ACCEPTING:
- Poetry – max. 80 lines
- Prose – max. 3,000 words
- Flash prose – max. 1,000 words
- Art – up to 3, no limitation on genre such as:
- Photography, digital art, painting, charcoal, etc.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Age: 11-24
- Accept previously published works (make sure to have permission from the first place of publication)
- Accept simultaneous submissions
WEBSITE: eurydicelit.org
INSTAGRAM: @eurydicelitmag
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