Do you have dreams of publishing with the big names in publishing? Do you want to make a career out of writing?
A great place to start is by submitting your shorter pieces to well-regarded literary magazines.
There are certain literary magazines that can launch your writing career–names that will stand out on your portfolio and pave the path towards publishing time and time again. Plus, the pay for these type of publications tends to be higher, which is a huge bonus if you’re trying to transition to writing full-time.
So where can you find these golden-ticket opportunities? Right here!
We’ve curated a list of 3 highly-prestigious literary magazines that pay up to $2,000 for short stories and essays. And don’t worry–these are new-writer friendly so whether you’re just getting started or a veteran author these opportunities are for you.
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The Sun
Who they are: The Sun is an independent, ad-free magazine that for more than forty years has used words and photographs to evoke the splendor and heartache of being human. From its idealistic, unlikely inception in 1974 to its current incarnation as a nonprofit magazine with more than 70,000 subscribers, The Sun has attempted to marry the personal and political; to challenge the status quo and reveal injustice; to honor courageous and honest writing; and to touch the mystery of our humanity. Writing from The Sun has won the Pushcart Prize and been selected for the Best American Essays and Best American Short Stories anthologies.
What they publish: Personal essays, fiction, and poetry. Personal stories that touch on political and cultural issues are welcome. They encourage submissions from writers of color.
Word Count: No minimum length, under 7,000 words preferred.
Pay: $300-$2,000
Get more information and submit here.
LitMag
Who they are: LitMag is a print journal of fiction, poetry and nonfiction, a home for award-winning, emerging and unknown writers. We seek work that moves and amazes us. We are drawn to big minds and large hearts.
What they publish: Short stories, novellas, creative nonfiction, essays, biography, memoir, poetry. Unpublished work only
Word Count: 15,000 for print, 4,000 for online
Deadline: November 30 for fiction and nonfiction
Pay: $500 for fiction
Get more information and submit here.
One Story
Who they are: One Story is an award-winning literary magazine that publishes one story at a time. Subscribers receive one curated and edited work of short fiction each month in the mail or on their digital devices.
What they publish:One Story is seeking literary fiction. They can be any style and on any subject as long as they are good. We are looking for stories that leave readers feeling satisfied and are strong enough to stand alone.
Word Count: 3,000-8,000 words
Deadline: November 14, 2020
Pay: $500
Read their guidelines and submit your work here.
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