Literary Magazines.
Literary Magazines Open to New and Emerging Writers
Breaking into the world of literary publishing can feel like shouting into the void—but you’re not alone, and you don’t need a long list of credentials to get started.
This roundup features literary magazines and competitions that welcome new and emerging writers. Whether you’re working on your first flash piece, a bold new short story, or a polished poem, these platforms are open to fresh perspectives and unpublished voices. Many of them offer publication, cash prizes, and even feedback or mentorship—all designed to help you build confidence and take your first steps into the publishing world.
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Deadline for Submissions | 22nd June |
Submission Cost | Free |
Payment | £25 |
Wordcount | 2,000 – 6,000 |
Elegant Literature
Deadline for Submissions | 30th June |
Submission Cost | $5 |
Payment | Ten cents ($0.10) per word, including the title. |
Wordcount | 500 – 2,000 |
Ascent Novel Prize
Deadline for Submissions | 1st November |
Submission Cost | £29 |
Payment | £1,000 |
Wordcount | The first three thousand words of a novel. |
Alternate Route
Deadline for Submissions | Unscheduled |
Submission Cost | Free |
Payment | Unpaid |
Wordcount | 2,000 words |
Emerging Worlds
Deadline for Submissions | Unscheduled |
Submission Cost | Free |
Payment | £5 |
Wordcount | None that I can see |
Goatshed Press
Deadline for Submissions | Unscheduled |
Submission Cost | Free |
Payment | £60 for stories |
Wordcount | 1,000 – 5,000 |
Litbreak Magazine
Deadline for Submissions | Unscheduled |
Submission Cost | Free |
Payment | Unpaid |
Wordcount | 3,500 |
Elegant Literature
Deadline for Submissions | Unscheduled |
Submission Cost | $5 |
Payment | Ten cents ($0.10) per word, including the title. |
Wordcount | 500 – 2,000 |
Dan Pratt Writes
Aspiring Writer & Author. Read my Short Stories & Microfiction, Creative Writing Blog, Lit Mag Roundup and List of Short Story Competitions.