5 Literary Magazines Open For Submissions

1. ANTIOCH REVIEW is based in Yellow Springs, Ohio. This long-running and respected literary journal considers submissions of essays, fiction, and poetry between September 2 and May 31. The journal pays $15 per printed page.

2. THE CINCINNATI REVIEW is also based in Ohio. Though a relatively newer journal, it also considers submissions of nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and translation features between September 1 and May 31. This journal pays $25 per printed page for fiction and $30 per printed page for poetry.

3. GULF STREAM MAGAZINE is based out of Miami, Florida. This magazine's submission period actually opens tomorrow September 15 to November 15 (and then re-opens on January 15). Writers can submit fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. However, this market is purely a place to build clips as it pays in contributor copies.

4. PLEIADES considers submissions of fiction, poetry, and essays. Submissions are open from August 15 to May 15. Writers receive $10 as compensation. The magazine is based out of Warrensburg, Missouri.

5. TIN HOUSE is based out of Portland, Oregon. This well-known literary magazine considers submissions of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction between September 1 and May 31. Published pieces receive anywhere between $50 and $800.

Note: Always check and re-check a magazine's submission guidelines to have your work considered and not automatically rejected.