The TGEP Literary Network
Literary Magazines and Journals Around the World
A curated and searchable guide to established literary magazines, journals and independent publications accepting fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translation and work by young writers.
The right journal is a readership, not merely a publication credit.
TGEP highlights credible magazines with identifiable editorial teams and official submission guidelines. Writers should read the publication before submitting and choose journals whose editorial character genuinely suits the work.
Selected Literary Magazines and Journals
Submission windows and fees may change. Always confirm the current guidelines on the official website before sending work.
TGEP Editorial Pick · Reopens September
Granta
Granta publishes new literary writing and accepts unsolicited fiction and nonfiction during specified reading periods.
TGEP Editorial Pick · Reopens September
AGNI
Published at Boston University, AGNI is an established literary magazine known for fiction, essays, poetry and work in translation.
TGEP Editorial Pick · Open Now
Ploughshares
Ploughshares is an established literary journal based at Emerson College and accepts unsolicited work during its annual reading period.
Poetry · Reopens 15 September
Poetry Magazine
Published by the Poetry Foundation, Poetry accepts poems and selected prose through its online submission system during the annual reading period.
Fiction, Essays, Poetry and Translation
The Common
The Common publishes work that engages meaningfully with place, landscape, community, migration and cultural setting.
Short Fiction · Reopens Fall 2026
One Story
One Story publishes a single work of short fiction in each issue and periodically opens a capped submission window.
TGEP Recommended · Young Writers
One Teen Story Contest
One Teen Story publishes work by teenage writers and runs a dedicated contest divided into age groups.
TGEP Regional Pick · India
The Bombay Review
The Bombay Review is an international literary magazine based in India and states that regular submissions operate on a rolling cycle.
Before submitting to a literary magazine
Publication begins with fit. A respected journal may still be the wrong destination for a particular piece.
Read before submitting
Read recent issues, understand the journal’s aesthetic and identify whether your work belongs in the conversation the editors are creating.
Follow every instruction
Respect file type, word count, anonymity, cover-letter, simultaneous submission and withdrawal requirements.
Track your submissions
Record the date, title, journal, response period and outcome. Withdraw promptly when work is accepted elsewhere.
What should a literary magazine cover letter contain?
Keep it brief and professional. State the title and genre of the submitted work, mention that it is unpublished where required, provide a short third-person biography and disclose simultaneous submission only when the journal asks. Do not explain the story, praise your own writing or send a long personal history unless specifically requested.
Rights, fees and publication terms
Before submitting, check what rights the journal requests, whether the work must remain unpublished elsewhere for a stated period, whether simultaneous submissions are allowed, and whether fees or paid publication are involved. A reputable journal should state its terms clearly. Retain copies of the guidelines and your submission confirmation.
Please verify every submission opportunity
Reading periods, fees, payment rates, word limits, eligibility and rights conditions may change. Always consult the journal’s current official guidelines before submitting work or paying a fee. TGEP provides this page as a curated information resource and does not administer third-party magazines or guarantee publication.
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