Please read and research potential submission opportunities to see if your work is a good fit and that the journal or contest is reliable and reputable.
30 North Literary Review: 30 North is one of the few nationwide undergraduate literary journals in the country. We are dedicated to publishing the finest in undergraduate poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and artwork in our annual print journal. We also publish author interviews and reviews of contemporary literature conducted and written by our staff on our website.
The Albion Review: a national literary journal based out of Albion College in Albion, Michigan. Published annually since 2004, The Review features works of short fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and visual art. The Albion Review strives to showcase the work of emerging undergraduate talents.
The Allegheny Review: in print since 1983, is the oldest national undergraduate literary magazine in the United States dedicated exclusively to undergraduate works of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction. Published annually, the periodical showcases some of the best literature the nation’s undergraduates have to offer. The magazine is and always has been edited and produced by students at Allegheny College.
ANGLES (St. John FISHER University, Rochester, NY): a magazine that publishes brief prose and poetry that reveals distinct and important perspectives on ourselves and our world. We seek fresh, urgent writing that cares about language and pays close attention to it, that uses form and structure purposefully, and that isn’t afraid to take risks. We value traditions but are keen on challenging them. As a publication edited by undergraduates, we value and prioritize college-aged voices with distinct perspectives, and take pride in being among a writer’s first publications.
Applause Journal: A national annual literary journal devoted to the advancement of undergraduate work on the national stage; publishes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, art, photography.
Aster Lit: an international youth literary community founded by young writers who met during the Between the Lines: Peace and the Writing Experience 2020 program at the University of Iowa. As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to empower and connect youth ages 13-25 from around the world through creative writing. We’re excited to continue expanding our constellation of voices.
The Blue Route: an online undergraduate literary journal run by students and faculty from Widener University. We publish short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction written by undergraduate writers from any school other than our own. There is a great deal of emerging talent in the undergraduate population, and we aim to showcase that talent in our journal. We pay our contributors $25 upon publication, and work hard to provide our contributors with a professional publication experience.
The Chimes (Shorter University): accepts submissions from students, faculty, and alumni of Shorter University, as well as from undergraduate students enrolled at any college or university. All submissions must be original; plagiarism, whether accidental or purposeful, is unacceptable. The Chimes, having been part of Shorter University’s history for over 130 years, holds to the values upheld by the University. We withhold the right to reject any pieces submitted for publication that do not fit with the University’s mission (“Transforming Lives Through Christ”);
Collision Literary Magazine: dedicated to publishing well-crafted, previously unpublished undergraduate work. It encourages experimentation in form and structure, whether in poetry, creative nonfiction, fiction, or art. Attention to character and language is preferred in writing, and vignettes are always welcome. Our only preference for art is that it be publishable in static, two-dimensional form.
Différance Magazine: an online literary platform that publishes young writers of all ages (up to 30 years old) and backgrounds. We request First World Electronic Serial Rights and Non-Exclusive Archival Rights for submitted pieces, which will revert back to the submitter after publication. We open submissions and publish issues on a rolling basis, with preferred deadlines listed.
Green Blotter: published annually by the Green Blotter Literary Society of Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA, and features poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and art submitted by undergraduate student writers everywhere. Our mission is to provide a much-needed platform for undergraduate creative writers and artists and to foster outstanding work in each of the genres we publish.
King’s River Review: Based out of Reedley College, California, publishing artwork, creative nonfiction, short fiction, and poetry of community college students from across the country and featuring a Reedley College writer and artist in each edition.
Mistake House: Based out of Principia College, Illinois, this annual online publication accepts fiction, poetry, works in translation, and photography from students currently enrolled in graduate and undergraduate programs from around the world.
The Mochila Review: an annual international undergraduate journal published with support from the English and Modern Languages department at Missouri Western State University. Our goal is to publish the best short stories, poems, and essays from the next generation of important authors: student writers. Our staff, comprised primarily of undergraduate students, understands the publishing challenges that emerging writers face and is committed to helping talented students gain wider audiences in the pages of The Mochila Review and on our website.
Ninth Letter Web Edition: dedicated to poetry and fiction by graduate and undergraduate creative writing students across the country.
Pittsburgh Undergraduate Review: The purpose of the PUR is to provide undergraduate students with an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed, online forum to publish their research and creative scholarship. Sponsored by the Frederick Honors College, PUR strives to build an integrative community of all undergraduate scholars to showcase the work done under the mentorship faculty researchers. Our submissions fall under four categories: research, creative writing, visual arts, and review. Submissions are open to all undergraduate students.
Red Cedar Review: Established in 1963 at Michigan State University, Red Cedar Review is the longest-running undergraduate-managed publication in the United States. We are proud to feature exclusively the work of writers with limited publication experience from undergraduate students currently enrolled in the United States..
Sagebrush Review: We seek a variety of work from diverse voices and perspectives. We want well-crafted pieces that engage and surprise us. We’re unlikely to publish gratuitous sex or violence and won’t accept discriminatory content.
SeaGlass Literary Journal: An online journal with a staff of writers and editors from around the globe, SeaGlass Literary publishes short stories, flash fiction, poetry, traditional and digital art, and creative nonfiction with the option to purchase print copies. Submissions are open to creatives between the ages of 13 and 30 years old.
The Sucharnochee Review: A print publication from University of West Alabama publishing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction by undergraduates.
Sink Hollow Literary Magazine: We value pieces that light fires strong enough to survive a freeze. We call for works that call back, that echo, that stun, that sink inside us and stay. Whoever you are, we ask you to give us your words, your art, your passion—and in return we’ll give your piece a place to call home.
The Tower: We aim to showcase the best creative writing and visual art by undergraduate students across the country. We believe artistic expression is necessary, and that it has the power to enlighten, challenge, and captivate. That’s why we provide a creative outlet for those who wish to share their work.
South 85 Journal: South 85 Journal is a semi-annual online literary journal run by the Converse University Low-Residency MFA Program. We publish fiction, non-fiction, poetry, interviews, and blog posts by new, emerging, and well-established writers. While we consider all quality work that follow the submission guidelines, we are especially interested in pieces that demonstrate a strong voice and/or a sense of place. We nominate for annual Best of the Net anthology and Pushcart prize. While we are unable to pay for work at present, published pieces are eligible for our Editor’s Choice Award of $100 which will be awarded to ONE piece in the issue.
Zaum: A literary and art magazine providing college students a venue for publishing their poetry, prose, fiction, and visual artwork. The magazine is distributed and produced by students at Sonoma State University in California. Any student, at either SSU or any other university, may submit their work to Zaum.
The Zingara Project 