Published on May 22, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“Contrary® was founded in 2003 at the University of Chicago by alumni of Chicago’s Master of Arts Program in the Humanities. It was quickly embraced and has been abundantly nourished by graduates of the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in Writing program. It now operates independently and without a thought of profit on the South Side of Chicago and publishes writers from throughout the world. It publishes poetry, fiction, lyrical commentary, creative non-fiction, and especially works that blur the edges of those categories.” 100% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Quarterly. Pays on receipt of invoice. Publishes ms one month after acceptance. Buys all rights: “1) worldwide rights to publish in any or all versions of Contrary and other Contrary-affiliated media, including domestic and foreign, whether in the English language or translated into a foreign language, including any successor, similar or replacement versions thereof; 2) exclusive worldwide rights for a period of 90 days from the date of Contrary’s first publication of the work; 3. non-exclusive perpetual rights to republish, store, syndicate or distribute the work or portions of the work in any language and in any country, and 4) the right to use your name and likeness in a fair and dignified manner and to publish information about you in connection with the advertising and promotion of Contrary and of the Work. 5) When exclusive rights expire after three months, the author is free to seek republication elsewhere, but Contrary must be credited in all subsequent publications. 6) All rights granted by this agreement are granted in perpetuity and applicable in all media including, but not limited to, all electronic media, internet, wireless or mobile platforms whether now known or hereafter created.” No reprints. Responds in less than 90 days. Sample copy online. Guidelines online
Pays $20 per author, per issue.
Published on May 22, 2026
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THIS PUBLICATION USES SUBMITTABLE, WHICH IS KNOWN TO CHARGE WRITERS A FEE TO SUBMIT THEIR WORK.
“The Common is a literary organization whose mission is to deepen our individual and collective sense of place. Based at Amherst College, we aim to serve as a vibrant common space for the global exchange of ideas and experiences through three main areas of activity: publishing, public programming, and mentorship and education. We publish works that embody particular times and places—literature and art powerful enough to reach from there to here—and feature new and underrepresented voices from around the world. Publications include: two print issues per year; and an open-access online platform updated weekly. We host and participate in programs that serve the public and foster literary community, including: readings and conversations featuring writers, editors, and translators; and collaborations with schools, museums, libraries, and other publications and nonprofit organizations. We provide mentorship and education to the next generation of writers, editors, and publishers through: hands-on literary publishing internship program for college students; classroom programs serving high school, college, and graduate students; and strong editorial support and guidance to launch the careers of emerging authors.”
Pays $40 – $200
Published on May 14, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“The mission of The Baltimore Review, founded in 1996, is to showcase Baltimore as a literary hub of diverse writing, and promote the work of emerging and established writers from the Baltimore area, from across the U.S., and beyond. The BR publishes poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction, and also sponsors two themed contests each year. We do not charge any fees for non-contest submissions.” Welcomes new writers. Quarterly. Pays upon publication. Buys first rights. No reprints. Responds within four months. Sample copies online. Guidelines online. Subscription is free online but an annual print edition can be purchased for $16.95.
Pays $40 for regular (non-contest) submissions
Published on May 7, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“Known for publishing important new writers early in their careers” (PEN), AGNI discovers stories, poems, and essays that map our pressured interiority and respond in necessary ways to the bedeviled state of the world. Seven contributors have gone on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.” Welcomes new writers. Bi-annual. Pays on publication. Publishes 4-6 months after acceptance. Buys first worldwide rights. No reprints. Responds in 2-4 months. Guidelines online.
Pays $20/page for prose, $40/pages for poetry, with a max of $300.
Published on April 2, 2026
“We are the modern witches’ Cosmo. We have columns on herbology, cemetery tours, book reviews, movie reviews, wacky quizzes, women in history, short stories and poetry.” Welcomes new writers. Quarterly. Pays after acceptance. Publishes ms approximately a month after acceptance. Accepts reprints three years or older. Responds within two weeks. Subscriptions are $3/month for the online issue, $6/month for the print issue, and $12/month for the print issue with a gift on the solstice.
Pays $0.015/word for fiction up to 2500 words, and $10 for poems up to 200 words
Published on January 15, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“Arc Poetry Magazine nurtures and promotes the composition and appreciation of poetry in Canada and abroad, with particular but not exclusive emphasis on poetry written by Canadians. Established in 1978, the magazine publishes three issues per year, including one themed issue. In addition to publishing and distributing the work of poets, Arc Poetry Magazine organizes and administers awards, contests, public readings and other events.” Welcomes new writers. Triannual. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within 3-6 months of acceptance. Buys First N.A. Serial Rights. No reprints. Responds in 3-6 months. Sample articles available online. Guidelines online.
Pays $50 CAD
Published on January 8, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“Since our first anthology, Workers
Write! has become an important voice in working class literature. We are collecting the stories and poems about jobs that define who we are as individuals and communities.” Welcomes new writers. Circ. 500. Annual. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 6-9 months after acceptance. Buys FNAS Rights. Accepts reprints. Responds within one week.
Pays flat fee of $25-$50/story up to 5,000 words (no minimum); $5-$20/poem.
Published on January 8, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“Since 1956, Westerly has been publishing lively fiction and poetry as well as intelligent articles. The magazine has always sought to provide a Western Australian-based voice, although its contributors and subject matter have never been geographically exclusive. It covers literature and culture throughout the world, but maintains a special emphasis on Australia, particularly Western Australia, and the Asian region.” Welcomes new writers. Bi-annual. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys non-exclusive rights (rights remain with each writer). No reprints. Responds within one to two days. “Writers can get a sample of our publication through our website: free download of online special issues, full digital archive.”
Guidelines online.
Pays $180 to subscribers for stories ($135 + subscription for
non-subscribers); $180 to subscribers for essays ($135 + subscription
Published on January 2, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers
“Twenty-two Twenty-eight is a literary online publication ‘for people who watch the world.’ We publish prose, art, and articles on technology.” Welcomes new writers. Tri-weekly. Pays on publication. Usually publishes within a week of acceptance. Buys First World Publication Rights for the first six months. No reprints. Responds within 1-3 months. Sample articles available online. Subscriptions are $1.99/month. Guidelines online.
Published on December 19, 2025
Paying Markets for Writers
“Biannual themed print magazine featuring the best new short fiction, non-fiction and poetry from around the world.” Welcomes new writers. Biannual. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within three months of acceptance. Buys first rights. No reprints. Responds within two weeks of submission deadline. Guidelines online.
Pays £5 – £500
