Call for Entries: Magazines

April 11, 6:29 PMSF Writing Careers ExaminerAlegria Garcia

ALEHOUSE PRESS seeks submissions for Alehouse 2010. Now considering short essays (2,000-word maximum) on subjects related to poetry, especially California poets and poetry; plus book reviews of recent publications (750-word maximum). For more information, please visit http://alehousepress.com or query editor@alehousepress.com.

THE ALTRUIST is a new, online literary magazine seeking submissions for its inaugural issue. We accept fresh and innovative works of fiction, poetry, interviews, and more. There is no reading fee. For further information on what we accept, along with submission guidelines, visit www.altruisticword.com or e-mail us at thealtruisticword@gmail.com.

ANDERBO.COM. “Best New Online Literary Journal,” features writers in fiction, “fact,” and poetry. Always looking for new voices. For submission information and guidelines, visit www.anderbo.com.

ARS MEDICA, A Journal of Medicine, the Arts and Humanities is a new literary magazine looking for fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and artwork dealing with illness, the body, healing, and the culture of medicine. For submission/subscription info, see www.ars-medica.ca.

BLOODROOT Literary Magazine invites quality unpublished poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction. Submit 3–5 poems. Prose: 5,000-word limit. We read March 1–September 1. Bloodroot Literary Magazine, P.O. Box 322, Thetford Center, VT 05075. For complete guidelines, visit www. bloodrootlm.com.

CAESURA, the journal of Poetry Center San Jose, seeks poems that deal with how superstition affects our lives, book reviews (please query), b&w photography, and art. Submit between February 16 and April 10. Send 1–3 poems, not to exceed 4 pages total, to caesura@pcsj.org. Full guidelines at www.pcsj.org/caesura/html.

CALL FOR POEMS of a decidedly liberal bent responding to the news, current events, and topical issues for the New Verse News, the online daily. (If the Guardian appeared in poetry, it might be the New Verse News.) See submission guidelines and timely poetry of enduring interest at www.newversenews.com.

CLARE, the literary magazine of Cardinal Stritch University, seeks short fiction (5,000-word limit) and poetry (3–5 poems). Include SASE. Deadline: March 15. Send to: David Riordan, Writing Program Director, Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53217.

DOS PASSOS REVIEW accepting fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry submissions February 1–July 31. Limit 3–5 poems, 3,000 words prose. Send to: Editor, the Dos Passos Review, Dept. of English, Longwood University, 201 High St., Farmville, VA 23909. SASE for reply only. See Web site for specific guidelines: www.brierycreekpress.org.

THE EDITORS of Blood Lotus want to read poetry, fiction, and anything in between! We read year-round, and our quarterly issues are packed with fresh language, memorable characters, and beautiful artwork. We refuse to believe that everything has already been written—let us promote your best writing as proof. Web site: www.bloodlotus.org.

THE EVENING Street Review is centered on the belief that all men and women are created equal. Reads poetry/prose submissions year-round. Often includes comments. Replies in 1 month. Send 4–6 poems or 1–2 prose pieces. 7652 Sawmill Rd., #335, Dublin, OH 43016-9296. E-mail inquiries may be sent to editors@eveningstreetpress.com.

GETTING SOMETHING Read is a small online publishing site. We publish short poems and short works of prose (fiction, nonfiction, essays, or commentary). For more information, go to http://shortworks.org or http://shortpoem.org for more information.

GOT POEM? Submit any subject, any style, any length, any number, any time by e-mail or by mail with SASE. Previously published poems and simultaneous submissions are welcome. The Great American Poetry Show, P.O. Box 69506, West Hollywood, CA 90069. E-mail: info@tgaps.net. Web site: www.tgaps.net.

HOSPITAL DRIVE, launched in Fall 2006, encourages original creative work that examines themes of health, illness, and healing. Submissions are open to anyone, but preference is given to those involved in providing, teaching, studying, or researching patient care. All work will be judged anonymously by reviewers and the editorial board. Poems, short fiction, personal essays, reviews, photography, visual art, audio, and video will be considered. Issues will be released at least once each year, and include invited work. Please see our Web site for more information: http://hospitaldrive.med.virginia.edu/home.html.

MAIN CHANNEL VOICES: A Dam Fine Literary Magazine seeks eclectic, accessible poetry that triggers an Aha! response. Deadlines: January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30. To submit, send a 2–3 sentence bio and 3–5 poems in the body of an e-mail to mcvsubmissions@mainchannelvoices.com. See examples at www.mainchannelvoices.com.

MIDWAY JOURNAL is accepting submissions now through the end of May. Please visit www.midwayjournal.com for complete submissions guidelines. Direct all inquiries to editors@midwayjournal.com.

OFF THE COAST is seeking poetry submissions, any subject/style. 2009 deadlines: March 15—International/Translation issue; June 15—Open submissions; September 15—Food!; December 15—Open submissions. Send 1–3 poems, e-mail preferred, to: poetrylane@hughes.net. Postal submissions with SASE to: Off the Coast, P.O. Box 14, Robbinston, ME 04671. Web site: www.off-the-coast.com.

PALABRA. Print lit mag of Chicano/Latino writing invites submissions of fiction, flash fiction, poetry, novel excerpts, experimental/cross-genre work, and short plays that explore new directions in Chicano and Latino literary art. Some pay. Guidelines on Web site: www.palabralitmag.com. Queries: info@palabralitmag.com. Submit via USPS only to PALABRA, P.O. Box 86146, Los Angeles, CA 90086-0146.

THE PEDESTAL Magazine is currently seeking submissions of poetry and fiction. Please visit the Web site for additional information and to read the work of our many contributors: www.thepedestalmagazine.com.

PERSIMMON TREE: An Online Literary Magazine by Women Over Sixty. An exciting new magazine that can be found at www.persimmontree.org. We are looking for quality short fiction and nonfiction submissions. Send to editor@persimmontree.org.

POETICA Magazine: now considering submissions of poetry, short stories, and prose on the Jewish experience. Guidelines for our annual poetry contest, poet of the month award, annual chapbook award, and Ekphrastic award are available on our Web site: www.poeticamagazine.com. E-mail: poeticamag@aol.com.

THE RAMBLER wants your stories! Get inspired by the artwork we supply—nonfiction, fiction, and poetry welcome. Also seeking regular submissions for nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and photography. Paying market. For details, see www.ramblermagazine.com.

R-KV-R-Y, a Quarterly Literary Journal is now accepting submissions for its Winter 2009 issue. We seek poetry, fiction, and literary or academic nonfiction on the theme of recovery in its broadest sense, i.e., as the release from oppression of any kind, be it personal, political, or relational. See Web site for guidelines: www.ninetymeetingsinninetydays.com.

SHOOFLY: An Audiomagazine for Children is a unique semiannual publication on CD, dedicated to the celebration of contemporary children’s poetry and literature. Described by one critic as a moveable feast for the wee literati, this award-winning audio series features original and traditional stories, poems, and songs for children ages 3–7. The editors invite the submission of original poems, stories, and limericks suitable for preschoolers and early readers. Accepted works will be produced for audio presentation. Payment in copies and honorarium. Sample CD: $6.95. Submissions accepted by mail only. Guidelines: jack@shooflyaudio.com. Or send SASE to Shoofly, P.O. Box 339, Carrboro, NC 27510.

SOUTHERN California Review, published biannually by USC’s Master of Professional Writing Program, invites submissions of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and one-act stageplays and screenplays from new, emerging, and established authors. For guidelines: www.usc.edu/scr.

TATTOO HIGHWAY, an online journal of prose, poetry, and art, seeks fresh, original material for TH18 (“The food issue,” deadline January 15) and TH19 (“Reflections/refractions,” June 15). New media and cross-genre work welcomed. See www.tattoohighway.org for complete guidelines, and please read some past issues before submitting!

THE TEACHER'S Voice has radically changed! We are now a free online magazine and teacher resource. We seek poems, short stories, creative nonfiction, and essays about the promise and hard truths of teaching in our schools and colleges. Chapbook and poetry contests too. The Teacher’s Voice, P.O. Box 150384, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Query: editor@the-teachers-voice.org. Visit our Web site: www.the-teachers-voice.org.

TERRAIN.ORG: A Journal of the Built & Natural Environments—an award-winning international online publication—seeks poetry, fiction, essays, articles, and reviews for upcoming theme-based issues: “Borders & Bridges,” “Virtually There.” and “The Signal in the Noise.” View issues and submission guidelines, and submit online, at www.terrain.org.

THIRD WEDNESDAY, literary arts journal, seeks quality unpublished poetry, short fiction (to 1,500 words), b&w artwork and photography. Small payment. Poetry up to 3 pages. Any subject or style so long as it’s well crafted and polished. Prefer body of e-mail, but attachments accepted. Send to: submissions@thirdwednesday.org.

TWO HAWKS Quarterly is an online literary journal dedicated to exposing the world to the most challenging, edgy, and lyrical prose and poetry available. Well-written, compelling works are currently being accepted in the following genres: fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, memoir, and cross-genre. Submission guidelines can be viewed at http://aulapress.com/submission-guidelines.

WHITE PELICAN Review, a biannual, seeks insightful, imaginative, and carefully crafted poetry for coming issues. Outstanding poem in each issue awarded $100. Submit 3–5 poems. SASE and bio required. Name, address, phone, and e-mail on each page. Simultaneous submissions discarded. Subscription: $8 per year. White Pelican Review, P.O. Box 7833, Lakeland, FL 33813.

WITNESS SEEKS manuscripts for a special portfolio on literature and film. In addition to general submissions, we welcome work that addresses any intersection between these two genres. Reading September 1 to May 1. Submit online at www.witnessmagazine.org.