“It is perfectly okay to write garbage—as long as you edit brilliantly.” –C. J. Cherryh
Places Looking For Your Work
If something here appeals to you, please visit the website and list it in your journal or a page of places to submit someday—even if you miss the deadline. There may well be other deadlines. These are ongoing publications.
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Philly Poetry Chapbook Review. Genre: Poetry. Payment: $10. Deadline: June 14, 2025. Reprints accepted.
Kozy Krampus. Genre: Cosmic horror. See theme. Payment: $0.01/word. Deadline: June 15, 2025.
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Thanks to Author’s Publish for this list of publishers seeking manuscripts in May. They say, “Please read the full review, which we link to in the publish name, and carefully consider fit before submitting work. I can not stress enough that you should only submit to presses that are a good fit for your work, and that you should carefully read and follow submissions guidelines before submitting that work.
Microcosm Publishing
This Portland-based publisher that focuses on nonfiction DIY (do-it-yourself) books that focus on the reader and teach self-empowerment. The work they publish ranges from Magick how-to to Punx.
Mischief and Mayhem
Mischief and Mayhem are the YA imprints of the romance publisher Entangled Publishing. Until recently they were called Entangled Teen, but they have since been rebranded.
Parlor Press
This nonfiction presses motto is “equipment for living”. They are an independent publisher and distributor of scholarly and trade books.
Everything with Words
Everything With Words is an independent publisher based in the UK. They focus on publishing literary fiction for children and adults.
Cornerstone Press
Cornerstone Press is a traditional press in that it doesn’t charge it’s authors, but they are an unusual press in that it is run by students at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point.
Page & Vine
Founded in 2022, Page & Vine describes themselves as a “boutique romance imprint” (although, honestly they do not appear to be an imprint, but their own independent company). They specialize in “bringing BookTok and social trending titles to bookshelves internationally.” They were founded by #1 NYT bestselling author Meredith Wild.
Evidence
Evidence is the Thriller/Suspense/Mystery focused imprint of Enchant of Entwined Publishing, which we have reviewed here. They is how they describe what they are looking for: “submissions that weave intricate plots, deliver heart-pounding tension, and keep readers guessing until the very end. If your story features cunning detectives, unsolved mysteries, or nail-biting suspense, we want to hear from you.
Thanks to Published to Death Blogspot for these contests with May 1 deadlines:
Foglifter. Genre: Foglifter is a biannual compendium of queer and trans writing. It’s a space where LGBTQ+ writers celebrate, mourn, rage, and embrace. “Foglifter welcomes daring and thoughtful work by queer and trans writers in all forms, and we are especially interested in cross-genre, intersectional, marginal, and transgressive work. We want the pieces that challenged you as a writer, what you poured yourself into and risked the most to make. But we also want your tenderest, gentlest work, what you hold closest to your heart. Whatever you’re working on now that’s keeping you alive and writing, Foglifter wants to read it.” Payment: $50. Deadline: May 1, 2025.
Spellbinder: Genre: Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, drama, art. Payment: £3. Deadline: May 1, 2025.
Special thanks to Winning Writers for these:
A Special Call for Submissions in April
During National Poetry Month, Winning Writers will accept submissions for Live and Let Die DEI, a free downloadable digital anthology of original poems that make creative use of the words that the Trump administration has banned from government websites and research papers. Poets of any age and nationality welcome. There’s no fee and no prizes, just notoriety and justice. Learn more (PDF) and submit at Submittable starting on April 1.
OM HOWARD/JOHN H. REID FICTION & ESSAY CONTEST
Deadline: May 1. 33rd year. $12,000 in prizes, including two top awards of $3,500 each. Fee: $25 per entry. Final judge: Mina Manchester. Both unpublished and previously published work accepted. See last year’s winners and enter here.
| Whiting Foundation Creative Nonfiction Grant | 04/23/25 | Creative Nonfiction Fellowship |
Active | $40,000.00 | Highly Recommended |
| Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors Contest | 04/26/25 | Individual Poems Short Fiction Creative Nonfiction |
Active | $250.00 | Neutral |
| Al Blanchard Short Crime Story Award | 04/30/25 | Short Fiction | Active | $100.00 | Neutral |
Broken Sleep Books: Laurel and Hardy Anthology
(poetry, stories, essays inspired by classic comedy duo – April 30)
manywor(l)ds
(creative writing by neurodivergent, queer, and Mad authors – April 30)
30 Apr 2025 22:59 UTC The Wild Umbrella (Gold Star Program): Poetry, Prose, & Cover Art
A Range of Deadlines:
GUIDEPOSTS: Take a look at our Writers Guidelines and then send your story to submissions@guideposts.org.
If you have a story for Angels on Earth magazine, please send it to submissions@angelsonearth.org.
These came from P&W. If you don’t have an account, google the title of the publication. It’s in purple.
Burrow Press | |
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Apr 10 to Jun 10
Champagne Room | |
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Apr 15 to Oct 15
The Common | |
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Mar 1 to Jun 1, Sep 1 to Dec 1
County Lines | |
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Mar 16 to Aug 15
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Apr 1 to Apr 30
Five Points | |
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Jan 1 to Apr 30,
Fourteen Hills: The SFSU Review | |
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Feb 15 to Jun 15
Ink In Thirds | |
Poetry, Fiction
Apr 1 to Jul 31,
Jarnal | |
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Apr 1 to Jul 1
Memorious: A Journal of New Verse and Fiction | |
Poetry, Fiction
Mar 1 to Jun 1
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Apr 23 to Jul 15
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Jan 1 to Apr 30
Paper Dragon | |
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Feb 1 to Apr 30,
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Sep 1 to Apr 30
Red Rook Press | |
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Apr 15 to Oct 15,
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Mar 1 to Jun 30,
Salmagundi | |
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Jan 1 to Apr 30
Split/Lip Press | |
Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Apr 1 to Jun 1
Sundog Lit | |
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Mar 1 to May 1
Teach. Write.: A Literary Journal for Writing Teachers | |
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Apr 1 to Sep 1
