Teaching Class: Pedagogical Approaches to Working-Class Literature in English
The recent resurgence of scholarly interest in working-class literature (see, for example, Clarke, Clarke & Hubble, Lennon & Nilsson, Steven) has not yet been accompanied by a comparable investigation of its possibilities as a pedagogical field. While important efforts to redress the curricular neglect of working-class voices in particular national traditions have been made in recent years (e.g. Binfield & Christmas), a more comprehensive exploration of the pedagogical status of creative writing by and about the working class is needed in the present conjuncture . At a time of global uncertainty and polycrisis, as dynamics of social and economic marginalization and super-exploitation combine with neo-authoritarian political experiments, the creative expressions of the precarious, impoverished and working majority acquire a particular relevance to which literary educators cannot remain indifferent.
The proposed edited collection will offer a wide range of contemporary perspectives on the teaching of working-class literature in English . Individual chapters (of around 6000-8000 words) may address – but are not limited to – the following aspects:
Prospective contributors should submit a chapter proposal of around 300 words as well as a short bio to [email protected] by December 31, 2024 .
Binfield, Kevin & William J. Christmas (eds.), Teaching Laboring-Class British Literature of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries (The Modern Language Association of America, 2018).
Clarke, Ben (ed.), The Routledge Companion to Working-Class Literature (Routledge, 2024).
Clarke, Ben & Nick Hubble (eds.), Working-Class Writing: Theory and Practice (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018).
Lennon, John & Magnus Nilsson (eds.), Working-Class Literature(s): Historical and International Perspectives (Stockholm University Press, 2017).
Steven, Mark, Class War: A Literary History (Verso, 2023).
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"i will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh" -ezekiel 36:26, where else can i submit.
If you are a writer or artist looking for places to submit Christian-themed work, we’re here to help! Here is a growing list of literary journals, magazines, and presses accepting Christian, religious, and spiritual work. Please check each site for more information about reading periods, themes, and guidelines. May God bless and guide you on your publishing journey!
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Are any of these based in the UK? I am a British Christian poet looking to submit, but cannot find any UK Christian presses, magazines or competitions etc.
As a Christian poet myself, I believe you can still submit to any of the literary magazines on this list regardless of where they’re based. And even if you did submit to a Christian literary magazine not based in the UK exclusively, your work will reach many more people out there. Just earlier I found a literary magazine for Christian writers with an editorial team based in various parts of the UK. It’s called Areopagus Magazine. Go to https://www.areopagus.org.uk . Hope this helped and best of luck!
The Society of Classical Poets is very Christian-friendly; the magazine publishes explicitly conservative and Christian poetry on a regular basis. https://classicalpoets.org/
Also Atop the Cliffs: https://www.atopthecliffs.com/poetry
Hello, Words of The Lamb Magazine is new on the block, and set in motion. Can’t wait to meet fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. http://www.wordsofthelamb.com
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Hello! Thank you for creating this list. I’m the EiC for Inkslinger, a Christian literary journal for students by students. 🙂
Hello, As Surely As the Sun Lit (surelyasthesun.weebly.com) is a beautiful new Christian literary journal you may want to add to your list. God Bless:)
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Finding a trustworthy publishing house is one of the most challenging parts for new and published authors on their way to success.
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Go through our list of 19 top literary publishers accepting submissions and find the most suitable publisher for your manuscript.
Widely touted as ‘America’s Independent Publisher’, Kensington Press is a leading US-based publisher specializing in both fiction and non-fiction. Based in New York City, the company was established in 1974. Eventually, it turned out to be a multi-generational family business with Steven Zacharius succeeding his father as the CEO and the president of the company. Kensington Press publishes hardcovers, trade paperbacks, mass market books, and digital releases. Currently, they claim to publish more than 500 books in both fiction and non-fiction every year. In literary fiction, some of their best-selling titles include A Fatal Fiction by Kaitlyn Dunnett, Life In Miniature by Linda Schlossberg, and Morning Star by Charlotte Hubbard. Currently, Kensington Press is open to submissions and you can email a brief cover letter and the first chapter of your book to Editorial Director Wendy McCurdy. For more details about the submission process, check out this page .
Fairlight Books is a publishing house based near Oxford, England. Louise Boland (CEO & founder) started this company in 2017. Their team consists of dynamic and young people who like to celebrate excellence and quality writing. They support new & seasoned authors. This publisher is currently accepting book proposals for novellas and novels. The submission process is simple and you can read the submission guidelines at this page . After that, send your submission to their email address .
Based in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Red Hen Press is one of those rare non-profit publishers who want to give new authors a chance. With a history spanning across 25 years, they have already worked with best-selling authors in both fiction and non-fiction. Red Hen Press always strives to discover and publish works of exceptional literary merit. Their fiction titles are therefore bold, unorthodox, and yet, incredibly heart-warming. In literary fiction, some of their best titles include Unseen City by Amy Shearn, Summer of the Cicadas by Chelsea Catherine, and The Likely World by Melanie Conroy Goldman.
Currently, Red Hen Press is seeking general submissions in all genres and you can always drop in your literary fiction title in this category. For details about the submission process, check out this page . Alternatively, you can also participate in the Red Hen Press Fiction Award. This contest has a prize money of $1000 and deadline for the submissions is on September 30, 2020. Check out this page to find out more about the contest. For details about their upcoming open periods, contests, and general submissions procedure, check this link .
Fledgling Press is an Edinburgh, UK based independent publisher that publishes works by new and emerging authors. The organisation is a member of Publishing Scotland and each year participates in events like The London Book Fair and The Edinburgh International Book Festival.
If you have no publication history and want to make a debut with Fledging Press , you can send a synopsis and the first three chapters of your manuscript to their email address . However, before doing so, ensure you’ve taken a good look at their submission process here . Note that while Fledging Press is not accepting submissions for novels or poetry at the moment, you can reach out to them with your works in literary fiction.
Based near Wimpole Street, London, Hot Key Books publishes innovative thought-provoking and original literary novels. It is an imprint of a large media group, Bonnier Zaffre. They primarily focus on adult fiction covering topics such as sci-fi, historical romance, etc. You can browse some of their fiction books here .
They have streamlined the submission of manuscripts, thereby making the submission process simple and straightforward. If your literary novel, fiction book, or short stories are awaiting publication, then you can consider this publishing house. Check out their FAQ section for more details about the submission process. Note that while the company does not accept unsolicited submissions, they will consider your proposal for literary fiction when it is represented by a reputed literary agent.
Strange Attractor Press is a London based independent company. It was founded in 2003 by Mark Pilkington and Jamie Sutcliffe. While the company primarily publishes non-fiction titles, they publish some selected works in fiction once in a while. In literary fiction, they are especially interested in science fiction, fantasy, and novels with supernatural elements.
Over the years, they have also published some short fiction anthologies and novels. Strange Attractor Press is more interested in publishing literary fiction work that stands out of the crowd and has a unique theme. In order to learn what kind of books they look for reading, take a look at their submission guidelines before making a submission. After you have read the guidelines, you can send your submissions via Email .
Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, C&R Press has been publishing literary fiction of exceptional merit since 2006. Both the founder and the editors of this publishing house are genuinely fond of books. They have always given new talent a chance and are looking to publish titles that are brave, beautiful, and uncompromising. Some of their recent literary fiction titles include, That Man In Our Lives by Xu Xi, The Unspeakable by Peter Anderson, and Two Californias by Robert Glick. C & R Press is currently open to submissions, and you can send your literary fiction title in their Full Length Open Category. More details about the submission process can be found here . You can also participate in their $1000 Fiction Book Award 2020 contest to publish your fiction book. The contest closes on September 30, 2020 and details about the submission process can be found here .
Blaze Vox was established in New York in 1999 by Geoffrey Gatza and since then has published 280 poetry and prose books. Their literary niche is contemporary poetry, literary criticism, and innovative fiction. If you are enthusiastic about literary fiction and contemporary poetry and you can produce creative work in one of these genres, feel free to send your work to their Email address . But before sending, take some time to check their previously published fiction books and Guidelines for Submissions .
Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Dzanc Books was established in 2006 to disseminate works of literary merit and impact communities across the globe. In addition to publishing exceptional novels and poetry, the company continuously promotes literary readership and advocates enriching creative writing workshops. Some of their award-winning literary fiction titles are In Our Midst by Nancy Jensen, Yours, Jean by Lee Martin, and Five Windows by Jon Roemer. Dzanc Books is currently open to literary fiction submissions through their Dzanc Books Prize for Fiction contest. The contest ends on 30 September, 2020 and details about the submission procedure can be found here . Writers from marginalized and diverse communities can also submit in their literary fiction titles to the Dzanc Books Diverse Voices Prize contest, which ends on September 30, 2020, and submission details can be found here .
With more than 9 imprints, Turner Publishing is a Nashville based publisher of fiction and non-fiction. The company was established in 1984 and over the years they’ve published more than 5,000 titles spanning across multiple categories like literary fiction, commercial fiction, young adult, mystery, romance, cookbooks, health & wellness, animals, designs, and more. In literary fiction, some of their best titles include All the Acorns on the Forest Floor , That Bright Land by Terry Roberts, and In America by Nina Romano. Turner Publishing has an open submission policy and you can email your literary fiction titles to their commissioning editors. More details about the submission policy can be found here .
8th House Publishing is a company that publishes diverse titles of fiction, esoterica, philosophy, and earnest works. The company was established in 2008 and currently it is based in Montreal, Canada. They have a team of editors working hard at selecting new submissions and helping new authors. They are accepting the submission of literary novels, philosophical work, and essays.
You can browse their fiction books here . For book proposals, send 2 or 3 chapters and a full table of content to this email address . Don’t forget to read the guidelines before sending your work.
Canada based Douglas & McIntyre company was launched in 1970 by Jim Douglas and Scot McIntyre. The company has received several awards throughout its long history. In 2003, it received CBA Libris Award for being the “Publisher of the Year”, in 2007 CBA Libris Award for “Marketing Achievement of the Year” and in year 2009 BC Bookseller’s Choice Award in the Honour of Bill Duthie.
They publish a great variety of genres but the priority is given to Canadian writers. They also publish literary fiction. Browse through their fiction books section to know their style and interests. For submissions, you should read their submission guidelines carefully, after that submit your work directly at their Submittable Page . They also accept hard copies that are sent to their Editorial Department via Post.
Coach House Books was founded by Stan Bevington in 1965 and since then the company has won a number of awards for excellent books, illustrations, and design. This Toronto based publishing house publishes numerous books every year in the genres of fiction, poetry, drama film, and select non-fiction.
The submissions are open to literary fiction, creative poetry, and drama. From the hundreds of submissions they receive every year they publish just ten, so before submitting your proposal take some time to check and understand their submission guidelines . They accept only electronic submissions that are sent to this email address . Alternatively, you can also submit your works by filling out this contact form .
ECW Press is an independent publisher known for being the most diversified company based in North America. When the company was new, ECW meant Essays on Canadian Writing, but through the years it has changed several times and now ECW stands for Entertainment, Culture, Writing.
ECW Press has published about 1000 books that were translated into different languages. Started in 1974, the company continues to grow every year and next year they are going to publish over 50 titles. Their focus is on literary fiction and poetry, political analysis, pop culture, travel guides, and sports books. Visit their website to check their work in the field of literary fiction .
The submissions are open to a heady combination of literary and commercial works that offer a steady pattern of superiority. It is necessary to take a look at these guidelines before making a submission via email . Make sure your manuscript’s title is in the subject line. Your submission pitch should also contain a brief cover letter, a bio, and a sample of the manuscript (between 15 to 25 pages).
Hachette Australia is a team of professional authors and enthusiastic readers. The company, with about a century of history, publishes literary fiction and nonfiction but does not accept children’s books, science fiction/fantasy, poetry, cookbooks/recipe books, self-help books, and academic submissions. Apart from editors, Hachette Australia also has marketing and sales teams that work with authors to help them craft high-quality works.
You will notice a huge collection of fiction books on their website. From graphic novels to crime & mystery, they have covered multiple themes to this date. Only authors from Australia and New Zealand can make a proposal. For submissions firstly read these guidelines . You should submit your manuscript only in Word format to their email address . Don’t forget to include a synopsis, your brief biography, previous publishing history, awards, and experience in your cover letter.
Black Inc. and Nero Books is an Australian publisher founded in 2000 that publishes fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. Their interests are books on politics, history, criticism, current affairs, and biography. Apart from publishing, they also offer promoting, packaging and editing services.
They accept books proposals for commercial and literary fiction. Once you have finished writing your manuscript, you need to first send your proposal via Email . Before sending make sure you have checked their submission policy . The subject line of your Email should read “the title of the book: Fiction/Literary.”
Hawthorne Books is an independent literary press based out of Portland, Oregon. The company has been operating for more than a decade and during this time they have published both fiction and non-fiction that are moving, beautifully written and inherently surprising. Some of the best literary fiction titles from Hawthorne Books include, Call Me Home: A Novel by Megan Kruse, The Luminist: A Novel by David Rocklin, and Little Green: A Novel by Loretta Stinson. While the company is not accepting unsolicited submissions at the moment, they will consider your work if it is represented by a literary agent. Details about their submission process can be found here .
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These literary magazines and other outlets publish a variety of nonfiction/essays. A few are looking for themed submissions. Some of them pay writers. Most, but not all, of them are open for submissions now. They’re in no particular order.
TOLKA Journal Their website says, “Tolka is a biannual literary journal of non-fiction: publishing essays, reportage, travel writing, auto-fiction, individual stories and the writing that flows in between. We are a journal for writers to express themselves beyond the limits of fixed genres, forms or subjects. … We encourage writers to test the creative boundaries of non-fiction.” They publish work by Irish and international writers, of 2,000-4,000 words. Pay is €500. The deadline is 22 January 2023. Details here .
Vast Chasm They publish “bold work that explores the expansive human experience, including flash and short fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and other nonconforming work.” Pay is $50 for prose up to 5,000 words. They read submissions on an ongoing basis. Details here .
Porkbelly Press They read for their chapbook series in January – these can be creative nonfiction such as lyric essays & flash, poetry or prose poems, collections of flash or micro fiction, graphic narratives, sequential artwork, or combinations of the above (tightly linked by theme, image, voice, etc.). Please submit 12 – 26 pages for chapbooks. They are queer friendly and feminist. “Our catalog favors lit & poetry leaning heavily toward fabulism, folklore, & magic—often confessional or intimate poems or personal lyric essay. All work should be tightly linked.” For nonfiction chapbooks, “We particularly enjoy multiple short essays, but will consider a one-essay chap if the essay is just that good. We lean toward braided forms (narratives with 3 or more threads tied together), and also consider things like character sketches, travel narratives, and collections of vignettes.” See guidelines and Submittable pages for further details. Pay is author copies. The deadline for chapbook submissions is 31 January 2023. Also see their reading periods for works in other genres. Details here and here .
The Christian Science Monitor: The Home Forum This news organization accepts pitches from freelancers and writers, and submissions for The Home Forum , where they want “upbeat personal essays of from 600 to 800 words. … For time-sensitive material (seasonal, news-related, holiday- or event-themed), you must submit at least SIX WEEKS in advance.” Also, “These are first-person, nonfiction explorations of how you responded to a place, a person, a situation, an event, or happenings in everyday life. Tell a story with a point; share a funny true tale. Describe a self-discovery. The humor should be gentle. We accept essays on a wide variety of subjects and encourage timely, newsy topics. However, we don’t deal with the topics of death, aging, medicine, or disease. We do not publish work that presents people in helpless or hopeless states.” They pay $250 for these essays. Details here .
The Every Animal Project This is an anthology about courageous animals, and they also will publish work on their website. “Stories must be true (non-fiction). They must relate to non-human animals (of any species) and can be about your personal experiences/growth because of an animal, an issue threatening animals today, or other aspects of the human/non-human animal relationship. For the upcoming anthology, please weave the theme of courage/bravery into your story. We are particularly interested in spotlighting species less familiar to people, like insects, marine animals, and reptiles.” One writer will get an award of $300, another will be awarded $200, and other writers whose work is chosen for the print anthology get $50; writers whose work features online get $20. The deadline is 31 March 2023. Details here .
The Lumiere Review Their website says, “We are intrigued by the inextinguishable sparks of truth and connection, the effervescent meddling of narrative, and the luminous creations that expand on perceptions of genre, language, and form.” They have a call for BIPOC creatives on the Justice theme (deadline – 15 February 2023). For general submissions, they publish creative nonfiction (up to 3,000 words), fiction, and poetry. They publish quarterly, pay $10, and read submissions on an ongoing basis. Details here .
The Four Faced Liar This is a new print journal; they published their first issue in January 2023. They publish creative nonfiction (up to 4,000 words), fiction, poetry, and art. Pay is €200 for short creative nonfiction and fiction, €100 for a poem or piece of flash, and €100 for art. Watch for their next submission period on Twitter . Details here .
Gray’s Sporting Journal This is a magazine about hunting and fishing, and they publish articles on those topics. They also have a feature called Yarns, which is campfire tales – fact or fiction, of 750-1,500 words. They also publish some poetry. Pay is an average of $600 for Yarns, and poems pay $100. Features for the magazine pay more. Details here .
Narrative This magazine publishes work in various genres – nonfiction (including written, audio, and video), fiction, poetry, and drama. They charge a submission fee through the year but during the first two weeks of April, they offer fee-free submissions made specifically in the Open Reading category. They pay $100-500. Details here .
MudRoom Magazine Their website says, “our mission is to provide every writer, emerging and established, the opportunity to both see their work published, and engage with a larger literary community.” They publish essays, essays in translation, fiction, and poetry. Send prose of up to 6,000 words. Pay is $15, and the deadline is 25 January 2023 for their Winter issue. Details here .
The Fieldstone Review This is the literary journal of the University of Saskatchewan. They accept submissions of creative nonfiction (up to 2,500 words), literature & book reviews (of Canadian literature), fiction and poetry, for its 2023 issue. They are reading submissions on the Reversals theme. “Turning points. Twists. Changing fortunes and shifting gears. We want your clever, surprising and dizzying reversals––be it through character, plot or formal elements!” One contributor will get awarded CAD100. The deadline is 1 March 2023. Details here .
The Meadowlark Review This journal is associated with the University of Wyoming. “Based in Laramie, Wyoming, we’re inspired by the American West, but we love work that pushes against the traditional Western narrative, as well as new perspectives, unexpected twists, and pieces that have absolutely nothing to do with the West. We are especially interested in hybrid works and works that break the mold and push the boundaries of today’s literature.” They publish nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. Send work of 10-5,000 words. The deadline is 31 January 2023. Details here .
The Forge Literary Magazine They accept creative nonfiction (up to 3,000 words, but can accept up to 5,000) and fiction. They open on the 1 st of most months for fee-free submissions, and close when the cap is reached. They pay $75. Details here .
fron//tera This is a bilingual print magazine, in Spanish and English. They publish nonfiction (up to 5,000 words), fiction, poetry, art, and submissions can be in Spanish or English; they’ll also publish a couple of short dual-language English and Spanish pieces side by side (see guidelines). They pay $25-50. They’re reading work on the Phantoms theme till 1 February 2023. Details here .
The Healing Muse This is the annual journal of literary and visual art published by SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Center for Bioethics & Humanities. They publish narratives, memoirs, fiction, poetry, and art, particularly but not exclusively focusing on themes of medicine, illness, disability and healing. They accept prose up to 2,500 words. The deadline is 15 April 2023. They also have a poetry prize for medical students and physicians , of $250. Details here .
The Lascaux Review They publish creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry of literary quality, as well as essays on the craft and business of writing. “Creative nonfiction may include memoirs, chronicles, personal essays, humorous perspectives, literary journalism—anything the author has witnessed, experienced, learned, or discovered. Creative nonfiction should be written in a nonacademic style. For the Bistro (our blog), we’re looking for posts about writing, literature, agents, publishing, hangover recipes—anything to do with the craft and business of writing. Topics must be relevant to our audience, which consists of sophisticated journeyman writers and poets.” Submissions are open year-round. Details here .
The Paris Review They will reopen for prose submissions in March 2023. Currently, they are accepting poetry submissions; the Submittable cap is reached but they will read postal submissions, postmarked till 31 January 2023. They pay. Details here .
Nashville Review This magazine is associated with Vanderbilt University. They publish creative nonfiction (across the spectrum, including memoir excerpts, essays, imaginative meditations, of up to 8,000 words), fiction (including flash and novel excerpts), poetry, translations, and art. They accept submissions of art and comics year-round, and other genres are accepted in January, May, and September. Submissions may close earlier than scheduled if the cap is reached. Pay is $25 for poetry, and $100 for prose. The deadline is 31 January 2023, or until filled. Details here .
Porridge They publish a variety of genres, and are open for online and print issues occasionally. They are always open for their Comfort Food section – “The COMFORT FOODS series publishes creative responses to the relationship between food and culture, identity and cuisine, from people in diaspora or those from various marginalised identities. From eating away exile to 2,000 word philosophical treatises on biryani, we’re here for it. … We’ll accept creative non-fiction, food writing, poetry, and artwork on this theme.” Details here .
Electric Lit They are always open for detailed essay pitches. “Electric Literature’s essays examine books and culture through a personal and critical lens. … Pitches should describe the subject matter of the essay (which must be about books, writing, or narrative media like movies, games, and TV) and give a sense of the argument you plan to make or the story you plan to tell. We welcome thoughtful considerations of new releases, overlooked classics, childhood favorites—anything that can illuminate or be illuminated by the human experience.” They will open for other genres in February ( Recommended Reading – longer fiction, pays $300, open 1-12 February; and The Commuter – poetry, flash, graphic, and experimental narratives, pays $100, open 13-19 February 2023). Details here . Sojournal This is a travel journal, and their tagline is ‘One Image One Story’. “At present we only publish non-fiction travel stories that tell us about the black and white image you have supplied. We have a bias toward clear, concise, understandable work that communicates, surprises or disturbs – writing that bears witness to the world we live in.” Send work of up to 800 words. Details here .
Chicken Soup for the Soul They publish uplifting, true stories and poems. They regularly post themes they are accepting submissions on (currently, these are: Angels ; How stepping outside my comfort zone changed me ; Miracles ; and The power of positive thinking ). They pay $250 for work up to 1,200 words, as well as 10 contributor copies. Details here (also see tabs on the page – Possible book topics, Submissions FAQ, and Submit your story).
Unfortunately, Literary Magazine For nonfiction, “We’re interested in memoir/personal essays, feature articles, and any mix thereof. Shameless navel-gazing is fine by us.” Also, “Send us your work that’s too quirky, too dark, too queer, not the right kind of queer, too female-driven, too literary, not literary enough. Too much, too little, we want to see it all. Our only requirement is that you get your piece rejected elsewhere at least once before submitting to us.” They also publish fiction, art, and poetry. They read submissions in January, April, July, and October. See this Twitter thread to see the kind of work they’d like to see more of. Details here and here .
Miracle Monocle This magazine is associated with the University of Louisville. “For creative nonfiction, please submit one piece of 500-10,000 words. We’re looking for essays with aspects of personal narrative, reporting, and the lyric; we’re also interested in flash. Please do not send excerpts of longer works unless the piece can stand alone.” They also publish fiction, hybrid, poetry, art, and have an award for young Black writers , which pays $200 – for this award, writers must be 25 years old or younger and identify as Black. The deadline is 31 January 2023, or until a submission cap is reached. Details here .
Round Table Literary Journal Their website says, this is “an award-winning, historic print literary journal now in our fifty-sixth year of existence. We publish literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and art once a year.” They are associated with Hopkinsville Community College. The deadline is 15 February 2023. Payment is contributor copies. Details here and here .
The Sunlight Press They publish personal essays (750-1,000 words), artists on craft series (up to 1,000 words), fiction, poetry, reviews, and photos. They pay $15-40. Details here .
Terrain.org This is a magazine that focuses on place, climate, and justice. They publish nonfiction (up to 5,000 words), fiction, poetry, and pay a minimum of $50. Submissions by marginalized creators are considered for an annual prize of $500. The deadline is 30 April 2023. Details here .
Motherwell This is a parenting magazine, and they take personal essays on parenting, as well as work on other themes and genres. For personal essays, “We are looking for evocative first-person narratives that have a unique focus, or take a novel angle, on a slice of the parenting experience. We are open to a range of styles and tones: the only requirement is that the essay works on its own terms—be it lyrical, humorous, research-oriented, etc—and conveys something fundamental about its writer. Up to 1,200 words.“ Some of the work they publish is paid, and some is unpaid (see guidelines). Details here . Masque & Spectacle They publish nonfiction essays, literary analysis pieces, and personal essay/memoirs of up to 7,500 words. They also accept fiction, poetry, drama, reviews, art, audio, and video submissions. The deadline is 31 January 2023. Details here .
The Sun This venerable magazine charges for online submissions via Submittable, but not for submissions by post, of essays, fiction, and poetry. Online submission of photos is not charged. Payment for regular essays starts at $300. And online submissions for themed short nonfiction pieces for the Readers Write section are fee-free – their upcoming themes are Idols , due 1 February, and Privacy , due 1 March 2023; payment for Readers Write is magazine subscription. Details here and here .
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After weeks of deliberating over the right words and fine-tuning your creative nonfiction piece , you’re ready to begin submitting to literary nonfiction journals. The only problem is finding the right home for your creative nonfiction submission. What journals or literary nonfiction magazines should you prioritize submitting your work to?
Find your answer here: we’ve searched the net for great creative nonfiction journals, and any of the following 24 publications is a wonderful home for creative nonfiction—guaranteed.
If you’re looking to submit multiple genres of work, take a look at the best places to submit poetry and the best places to submit fiction , too!
Just like our other guides on the best literary journals to submit to, we’ve divided this article into three different categories:
Any publication in the following 24 journals is sure to jumpstart your literary career. So, let’s explore the best nonfiction magazines and journals!
The following eight journals sponsor creative nonfiction from both emerging and established writers, making them great opportunities for writers in any stage of their journey.
Sundog Lit loves the weird and experimental, and it regularly seeks innovative nonfiction for its biannual journal. All submitted works should be well-researched and play with both form and content. Submit your hybrid content to this great creative nonfiction journal!
River Teeth Journal specializes in narrative nonfiction. The journal operates with the motto “Good Writing Counts and Facts Matter,” which captures their preference for well-researched and thoughtfully composed CNF. Literary nonfiction submissions are open twice a year, typically between September and May.
Atticus Review posts daily nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. They publish work that is unabashed and resilient, finding hope in even the toughest of situations. All published works after September 19th, 2020 receive a $10 award from this creative nonfiction journal!
Barren Magazine publishes nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and photography, preferring works with grit and muster. Each publication of this creative nonfiction magazine includes prompts: for their 17th issue, the prompts are “unorthodox, sensational, kinetic, quixotic, & transcendent.”
The editors at The Offing look for work that’s innovative, genre-bending, and challenges conventions. The Offing is especially keen to support both new and established authors, making them a welcome home for your creative nonfiction submissions.
Crazy Horse sponsors emerging and diverse voices in its biannual publication. Submissions for this journal remain open between September and May, and they typically range between 2,500 and 5,000 words. This is a great literary journal to submit to for writers of all styles and narratives!
Dogwood is a journal of poetry and prose based out of Fairfield University. This annual publication only opens for submissions in the Fall, and each edition includes prizes for top pieces. Literary nonfiction from all walks of life are welcome here.
Straight out of the Treasure State, Montana Mouthful seeks “just a mouthful” of fiction and nonfiction. Creative nonfiction submissions should not exceed 2,000 words but should still deliver a cogent, memorable story.
The following literary magazines and creative nonfiction journals can be tough competition, but with a few previous publications under your belt and a special story ready for print, the following journals could jumpstart your literary career. All of these journals have fantastic literary nonfiction examples!
Conjunctions publishes daring works of poetry and prose, living by its motto to “Read Dangerously!” Submitted works should provoke, excite, and linger with the reader. Conjunctions publishes both a biannual magazine and a weekly online journal, both of which house fantastic literary journalism.
Black Warrior Review is a biannual literary journal run by the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. This Whiting Awarded journal nurtures groundbreaking literary nonfiction, fiction, and poetry, with many of its authors going on to win Pushcarts and Best of the Net prizes!
Hippocampus Magazine is one of the best creative nonfiction magazines out there, as it focuses solely on the publication of personal essays and nonfiction stories. Their strictly digital publication is highly literary and has many great creative nonfiction examples and pieces. Despite being a highly competitive journal, both new and emerging writers can find a home at Hippocampus .
The American Literary Review , run out of the University of North Texas, publishes engaging and precise stories and poetry. The journal is currently on hiatus, but read some of its back issues and you’ll understand why it’s a great literary journal to submit to.
Fourth Genre is a biannual creative nonfiction journal published through Michigan State University. The journal amplifies diverse and powerful voices, seeking stories that are refreshing, earnest, and imaginative. Fourth Genre only publishes nonfiction, so read its back issues for some great creative nonfiction examples!
The Cincinnati Review is interested in literary nonfiction that can “knock your socks off.” Submissions for personal essays are open between September and January; writers can also submit flash nonfiction year-round to its miCRo series.
“True stories, well told” is the motto of Creative Nonfiction , the aptly-named journal of all things CNF. Creative Nonfiction celebrates a diverse range of voices and experiences, championing both new and established essayists. Between its literary publications and its creative nonfiction blog, writers can learn a lot from this journal. Send your creative nonfiction submissions to Creative Nonfiction !
Witness publishes prose and poetry that examines and analyzes the modern day. They seek stories about modern issues and events, often publishing bold and eclectic takes on serious issues. Witness is a more politically-oriented journal, making it a leader in contemporary literary journalism.
The following journals are notoriously difficult to publish in, as writers often have to have a name built for themselves in the literary world. Nonetheless, the following publications exist at the summit of CNF, so keep these publications on your radar as top literary journals to submit to.
AGNI , a highly literary publication run at Boston University, publishes fiery, transformative prose and poetry. Creative nonfiction submissions should be polished, inventive, and highly original. Be sure to read their previous publications for an idea of what they look for!
The Atlantic is well-respected for its literary journalism, making it a premier publisher of creative nonfiction. Though many of its published pieces are solicited, The Atlantic is always looking for fresh, bold stories and poetry, so it’s a premier place for nonfiction magazine submissions.
Salon does not present itself as a creative nonfiction journal, but many of its previous magazine issues are highly literary in nature, examining current issues with a sharp, educated lens. If you have nonfiction stories that are both personal and global in nature, Salon accepts queries for articles and editorials, so check them out!
The Antioch Review is a real page-turner, as their past publications can attest to. This highly literary journal publishes fantastic prose and poetry, and if you have a creative nonfiction piece that’s riveting and influential, The Antioch Review is looking for your creative nonfiction submissions.
The Colorado Review is a tri-annual publication steeped in history, with original issues featuring poetry and prose from Langston Hughes, E. E. Cummings, Henry Miller, etc. The journal is committed to contemporary literature, seeking voices that are transformative and capture today’s (or tomorrow’s) zeitgeist. The Colorado Review is a fantastic space for literary journalism and will certainly welcome your creative nonfiction.
The Virginia Quarterly publishes a wide array of literary nonfiction, fiction, and poetry, promising both ample readership and ample pay. VQR seeks inventive and imaginative stories, and it accepts both personal essays and nonfiction pieces on literary and cultural criticism. Submissions are generally open in July, but keep tuned for any special announcements or brief reading periods!
New England Review is a quarterly publication of all things literary. The journal is dedicated to publishing both emerging and established voices, though it remains a highly competitive journal for creative nonfiction. NER is a great literary journal to submit to for stories that are engaged, critical, and sparkling.
The North American Review is the oldest literary magazine in the United States. Since its inception in 1815, it remains one of the best nonfiction magazines to submit to, publishing strong literary voices with imaginative story arcs and moving messages. Nonfiction magazine submissions at North American Review are always spectacular—go check them out!
“How do I get my nonfiction published with so many other voices in the room?” This is a question we hear often, and as writers in the modern day, we can’t help but notice how diverse the publishing world is, and how everything “has already been written.” How can you make sure your story gets published in the right creative nonfiction magazines?
Of course, no story is guaranteed publication, but if you’ve written an earnest, sparkling story with grit, character, and truth, then the right literary journals to submit to are in this list. Additionally, you can boost your chances of success with the following publishing tips:
Your creative nonfiction submissions should draw the reader in right away, which means starting with an attention-grabbing title. Your title could be a singular and obscure word, or it could be a long description, or anything in-between—the goal is to stand out while representing your story faithfully.
Here are some great titles we saw from a brief glance at the literary nonfiction examples from Hippocampus :
These titles give you an idea about the story itself while also drawing you in with wit, humor, or obscurity. Literary editors have thousands of stories to read each year; give them something to notice so you can stand out among the rest!
A surefire way to receive rejections on your literary nonfiction is to ignore the formatting guidelines. Each journal has its own requirements, though they often align with MLA formatting requirements, but be sure you follow the journal’s instructions faithfully, or else they may discard your submission without even reading it.
The 24 publications mentioned in this article are some of the best nonfiction magazines in the world, in part because they adhere so strongly to their tastes and preferences. As such, no two journals are alike, and each publication has its own expectations for the nonfiction they read and publish. Before you submit your creative nonfiction, be sure to read some past publications and gauge whether your essay will fit in with the journal’s literary tastes.
Many creative nonfiction journals allow simultaneous submissions, meaning you can submit the same piece to multiple journals. However, if one journal accepts your work, you need to notify the other journals that it has been accepted and is no longer available for consideration.
Keeping track of your creative nonfiction submissions in a spreadsheet or personal organizer is essential: if multiple journals publish your story, it could harm your chances of getting published in the future.
Your personal essay deserves to be read, but if you’re only submitting to journals like VQR or The Atlantic, it might never see the light of day. Part of the publishing process means building your publication history and portfolio.
Your literary journalism will one day get published in Salon or the New York Times, but until then, focus on getting recognized in smaller and medium sized journals—and don’t let rejections bring you down, because it’s only up from here!
Looking for extra help on writing your personal essay, lyric essay, or hybrid nonfiction piece? The instructors at Writers.com are ready to assist you. Gain valuable insight and diverse perspectives on your nonfiction stories before submitting them to the 24 creative nonfiction magazines we’ve listed.
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Welcome to the new Ploughshares website! For answers to commonly asked questions, read here .
Ploughshares welcomes unsolicited submissions of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction during our regular reading period, open from June 1 to January 15 at noon EST . The literary journal is published four times a year: blended poetry and prose issues in the Winter and Spring, a prose issue in the Summer, and a special longform prose issue in the Fall. Our Spring and Summer issues are guest-edited by different writers of prominence. To submit to the journal, including the Fall Longform Issue, please see our guidelines here .
Our Look2 essay series seeks to publish essays about under-appreciated or overlooked writers. The Look2 essay should take stock of a writer’s entire oeuvre with the goal of bringing critical attention to the neglected writer and his or her relevance to a contemporary audience. To submit a Look2 essay query to the journal, see the guidelines here .
In the spirit of the journal’s founding mission, the Ploughshares Emerging Writer’s Contest recognizes work by an emerging writer in each of three genres: fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. One winner in each genre per year will receive $2,000 and publication in the literary journal. We consider authors “emerging” if they haven’t published or self-published a book. The 2024 contest—judged by Dantiel W. Moniz in fiction, Porsha Olayiwola in poetry, and Augusten Burroughs in nonfiction—has closed. The winners will be announced this fall.
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Do you have a great story to tell? Do you want to study creative writing in college? Are you itching to become the next Veronica Roth who was only 22 when her New York Times Bestseller Divergent appeared in print? Are you trying to get published in high school ?
Getting published in high school is a great achievement to include on your college applications . It’s impressive, it’s concrete, and it’s unique. In many cases, you can also include the link to your published work on your Common App! How cool is that?
And the steps it takes to get published in high school actually aren't that hard. While you need to submit quality work, there are definitely journals out there that receive and publish high schoolers’ writing. Check out this list of excellent publications (some online and some in print) that will accept and publish good writing regardless of the writer’s age!
Who will read and select your work at The Adroit Journal? Other young people like you! This magazine is run by high school students, college students, and emerging writers. Adroit publishes within “over 21” and “under 21” categories, so your writing will appear alongside great work by writers of any age. Adroit publishes fiction and poetry, and includes art and photography.
Online at: http://www.theadroitjournal.org/
Check out the website for this beautiful collection of visual art and literature, which appears both online and in print. The Alexandria Quarterly celebrates diverse art and has been know to publish strong work, regardless of the writer’s age. The Alexandria Quarterly also gives the Emerging Artists and Writers Award annually to an artist or writer under the age of 17.
Online at: http://www.alexandriaquarterlymag.com/
Boston University’s well-respected journal appears in both print and online. AGNI submissions are not limited to high school writers, but the journal is known to accept and publish lots of work by new writers. Get published in high school at AGNI and you’ve taken an important step to becoming a writer in the real world!
Online at: http://www.bu.edu/agni/submit.html
Not only does Cicada accept standard fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, it also publishes comics. The published artists range in age, but the journal is aimed at young (high school-aged) readers. This quirky, but professional journal also claims to be “inordinately fond” of jokes about vikings. If you get published in high school in this popular journal it's a success to celebrate!
Online at: http://www.cicadamag.com/about
This international magazine showcases writing in English from all over the world. And everyone published in the journal is between the ages of 13 and 19. Therefore, the Claremont Review gives young writers a great shot at a their first professional publishing experience. The journal also awards monetary prizes for their annual writing competition.
Online at: https://www.theclaremontreview.ca/
Ember: a journal of luminous things is published only twice a year, but this beautiful and dreamy journal of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction appeals to all age groups. Although it doesn’t exclusively publish young writers, submissions from writers and artists ages 10 to 18 are strongly encouraged.
Online at: http://emberjournal.org/
This national literary magazine is primarily a competitive journal for adult and established writers. However, its “Children’s Corner” accepts submissions from young writers in grades K-12. Although the title of this section of The Louisville Review might make it less appealing to serious high school writers, this high quality magazine is a place to try submitting. If accepted, you’ll have a professional publishing experience!
Online at: http://www.louisvillereview.org/
This journal celebrated the work of high school students and maintains its mission to be a source of outstanding writer by, for, and selected by high school students. As their websites states, the staff and editors behind Polyphony H.S. believe that “ when young writers put precise and powerful language to their lives it helps them better understand their value as human beings.” This mission is reflected in their dedication to young and emerging writers.
Online at: https://www.polyphonylit.org/
This is one of the most popular and diverse writing spaces to get published in high school . The broad categories for publication reflect the diversity of writing that this lively online magazine celebrates. Some publication categories include: community service, travel and culture, the environment, health, reviews of TV shows and video games, and college essays, among the more traditional poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
Online at: http://www.teenink.com/
The Young Adult Review Network appears online and is aimed at Young Adult readers. Unlike other several other journals on this list, the Young Adult Review Network also publishes writing for young readers by established and famous writers. Therefore, as a new writer and a teenage writer included in this journal, you’ll be surrounded by the best company.
Link: http://yareview.net/
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For those who have a true story to share, this list is for you. It’s a list of publishers that pay for personal essays.
I’ve included a wide variety of publications here. All of them pay for the essays they publish. You’ll find contact information, as well.
For those interested in learning more about writing and publishing personal essays, I highly recommend watching my hour long discussion with the editor of HuffPost Personal. (Essays published in HuffPost often reach millions of readers.)
Also, for those looking for even more options, you may want to look into literary journals that publish creative nonfiction. Literary journals tend to want submissions of complete drafts, and are less likely to pay, but are still a good option for many writers. Authors Publish has an older list of such journals here.
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Open Secrets is an online magazine (hosted by Substack) that publishes memorable and revealing personal essays on the topics we are taught to keep “secret.” They are open to essays (1,000 to 1,500 words) on all personal experiences. They pay authors $100 per essay. For more information, refer to this page .
The Doe is a digital publication that shares anonymous, verified personal narratives to promote civil discourse. They are accepting pitches for stories from voices across the spectrum, including first-time writers. They publish anonymous, first-person narrative pieces and personal, verified non-fiction pieces full of vivid anecdotes. They want writers to keep their drafts to 500-700 words. According to their Twitter post, they pay around $100-300 per story. To learn more, visit this page .
HuffPost Personal is a personal stories section in HuffPost (a news and opinion website). Their personal stories are “original, authentic, compelling and told in the first person.” To pitch, refer to this page . Watch our interview with the editor here.
Oh Reader is a print and online magazine about reading. They are “looking for stories about your experiences as a reader, insight into the effect of reading on humans, humorous takes on the world of words, and anything else you as a reader or writer might be interested in sharing.” They pay a flat rate of $200 per published article. Details here .
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Well, you’re in luck because you’ve just found a list of magazines that accept essay submissions around pop culture, personal finance, personal stories, and many other topics. If you’re passionate about crafting personal essays and your work typically falls within a range of 600 to 10,000 words, consider submitting your essays to the organizations listed below. They generally offer compensation of $50-$250 for each accepted essay. After this guide, you may also want to check my list of the best essays of all time .
1. the new york times – modern love, 2. the new york times – opinion essays.
To submit an essay to this publication, fill out the provided submission form with the essay and a brief explanation of your professional or personal connection to its argument or idea. The essay should include sources for key assertions (either as hyperlinks or parenthetical citations). Although all submissions are reviewed, the publication may not be able to respond individually due to the high volume of entries. If there’s no response within three business days, authors are free to submit their work elsewhere. Submission info .
DAME is a women’s magazine that prioritizes accessible and intersectional journalism that dives into context rather than breaking news. Their stories are unexpected, emotional, straightforward, illuminating, and focused on people rather than policy. They aim to reveal new or surprising information, provoke action or empathy, simplify complex issues, introduce fresh ideas, and foreground the people most affected by discussed topics. Submission info .
The New Yorker welcomes letters to the editor sent to [email protected] and includes your postal address and phone number. For fiction submissions, send your work as a PDF to [email protected] or mail it to their New York address. They review all submissions within ninety days and will only contact you if they decide to publish your work. Submission info .
6. the globe and mail.
The Globe and Mail welcomes your original experiences, viewpoints, and unique perspectives for your daily first-person essay. A good essay should have an original voice, an unexpected view, humor, vivid details, and anecdotes that illuminate a wider theme. While a successful essay could be funny, surprising, touching, or enlightening, it should always be personal and truthful, rather than political or fictional. Submission info .
To contribute to this publication, you should identify the most relevant section and contact the commissioning editor with a brief outline of your idea. You may be invited to submit your work speculatively, meaning payment will only be provided if your contribution is published. It’s important to note that your contribution should be sent electronically and will be published under standard copyright terms with payment at normal rates unless agreed otherwise before publication. Submission info .
The Los Angeles Times is open to opinion articles on any subject, with most published pieces being about 750 words long. Submissions must be exclusive to them and not published elsewhere, including personal blogs or social media. Full drafts of articles are required for consideration and should include the author’s name, the topic, the full text, a short author biography, and contact information. Submission info .
Slate invites pitches that are fresh, and original, and propose strong arguments. They appreciate ideas that challenge conventional wisdom and encourage you to clearly articulate the insights your reporting can uncover. A concise pitch is preferred, even if a full draft is already written. You should include a short bio and any relevant published work. They advise waiting a week before pitching to other publications, and if an editor passes, refrain from sending it to another editor at Slate. Submission info .
VICE is primarily interested in mid-length original reports, reported essays, narrative features, and service journalism related to contemporary living and interpersonal relationships. They welcome stories informed by personal experiences and insight but advise writers to consider what makes their story unique, why they’re the right person to tell it, and why it should be on VICE. While all stories don’t need to be tied to current events, a timely element can distinguish a pitch. They also accept quick-turnaround blogs and longer features. Submission info .
14. buzzfeed reader.
This platform welcomes freelance pitches on cultural criticism, focusing on current or timeless topics in various categories like books, technology, sports, etc. Essays should offer a unique perspective on how these subjects reflect our society. The content must be relevant, advance ongoing dialogues, and add value to the existing discourse. Submission info .
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Before pitching to a Medium Publication, thoroughly understand its unique style by reviewing published content and submission guidelines. This ensures your work aligns with their preferences. With numerous Medium Publications available, persist in your submissions until you find a fitting outlet. Submission info .
Refinery29 Australia is committed to empowering women and underrepresented groups, with a particular focus on Australian women and trans and gender-diverse individuals, primarily Gen-Z and millennials. We publish a diverse array of content, from timely personal essays to reports on race, reproductive rights, and pop culture, all with a distinctly local perspective. They aim to shed light on the world around us, and highly value pieces that capture the unique Australian experience, be it in subject matter or authorial voice. Submission info .
ELLE’s annual talent competition is back for, seeking out the next superstar in writing. The winner will have their 500-word piece, inspired by the hashtag #RelationshipGoals and focusing on a significant relationship in their life. Submission info .
22. the walrus.
The Walrus seeks short essays (up to 1,200 words) that are timely, focused, and sourced from Canada and globally. These can be reported narratives, memoirs, or mini-features on specific topics. Each essay should exhibit a distinct argument, a strong writing voice, and present an original and significant viewpoint. Writers new to The Walrus or those without long-form journalism experience are particularly encouraged to contribute to this section. Submission info .
Autostraddle welcomes pitches, works in progress, and completed submissions. Any issues with the submission form should be emailed to Laneia Jones with the subject line “SUBMISSION ERROR”. Questions about the submission process can be directed to Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya with “SUBMISSION PROCESS” in the subject line. Please note that pitches or submissions sent via email will not be accepted. Submission info .
25. catapult, 26. jezebel.
At Jezebel, the high volume of daily emails (over 500), including tips and questions from readers, makes it impossible to respond to all of them, even though they are all read and appreciated. Their primary job involves posting 60+ items a day, and due to workload constraints, they may not always be able to reply to your email. Submission info .
Bitch Media seeks pitches offering feminist analysis of culture, covering a wide array of topics including social trends, politics, science, health, life aspects, and popular culture phenomena. They publish critical essays, reported features, interviews, reviews, and analyses. First-person essays should balance personal perspectives with larger themes. Both finished work and query letters are welcome. However, due to the volume of submissions, they cannot guarantee a response or that every pitch will be read. Submission info .
29. briarpatch magazine, 30. maisonneuve.
Maisonneuve Magazine welcomes non-fiction writing submissions in various forms (reporting, essays, memoirs, humor, reviews) and visual art (illustration, photography, comics). They do not accept fiction, poetry, or previously published work. They prefer well-developed, well-researched pitches, but also accept polished drafts if the writer is open to edits. To understand what the magazine is looking for, it’s recommended to read some recent issues or check their website. Submission info .
32. hazlitt.
Hazlitt is currently not accepting submissions but it might reopen soon. They seek original journalism, investigative features, international reporting, profiles, essays, and humor pieces, but they are not considering unsolicited fiction. Pitches with proposed word counts are preferred, and they have a section called “Hazlitt Firsts” for reviews of experiencing mundane things for the first time as adults. Submission info .
34. geist magazine.
Geist magazine seeks submissions with a literary focus, including short non-fiction for the Notes & Dispatches section (around 800-1200 words) with a sense of place, historical narrative, humor, and personal essays on art, music, and culture. They encourage submissions from diverse writers and will pay writers $300-500 for accepted pieces. Submission info .
36. eater voices.
Eater Voices accepts personal essays from chefs, restaurateurs, writers, and industry insiders about the food world. To pitch, email a brief explanation of the topic and why you are the right person to write about it to [email protected]. Submission info .
The Temper is an online publication focused on sobriety, addiction, and recovery, challenging drinking culture. They seek diverse and intersectional stories written through the lens of addiction, covering various topics like sex, food, relationships, and more. Submissions are currently closed, but they are especially interested in amplifying voices from marginalized and underrepresented groups. Submission info .
39. conde nast traveler, 40. boston globe ideas.
Globe Ideas is dedicating an entire issue to young people’s voices and stories. Teens are invited to share their aspirations, concerns, and experiences about mental health, school, social media, and more, up to 700 words or through short notes, videos, or illustrations. This is a chance for teens to set the record straight and tell the world what matters most to them. Submission info .
42. huffpost personal.
HuffPost seeks to amplify voices from underrepresented communities, including BIPOC, LGBTQ, and people with disabilities. They accept freelance pitches on a wide range of topics, providing clear guidelines for submissions. They also encourage visual creatives to submit their work, and all published contributors are paid for their work. Please note that due to the volume of submissions, individual responses may not be possible. Submission info .
44. biostories.
BioStories welcomes nonfiction prose submissions of 500 to 7500 words, with the typical piece being around 2500 words. Submit via email to [email protected], pasting the submission in the email body with the subject line “biostories submission” and your last name. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but immediate notification is required if accepted elsewhere. Multiple submissions are allowed at a one-month interval, and the work must be previously unpublished in print and online. Noncompliant submissions will not receive a response. Submission info .
Quarter After Eight welcomes innovative writing submissions in any genre from both new and established writers. To withdraw work, use the “withdraw” option on Submittable for the entire submission or the “note” function to specify which pieces to withdraw; do not email about withdrawals. Submission info .
The Rappahannock Review accepts original and innovative writing in various genres, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and audio pieces. They encourage experimentation and creativity, seeking enthralling voices and compelling narratives. Additionally, the magazine showcases a variety of visual artists and welcomes submissions for consideration in each new issue. Submission info .
Allure is seeking writers to contribute pieces that explore beauty, style, self-expression, and liberation. They are looking for writers with relevant credentials and experience in the field, and they offer compensation of $350 for reported stories and $300 for personal essays. Submission info .
49. marie claire.
SELF magazine is actively seeking new writers, particularly from marginalized communities, to contribute to their health and wellness content. They are interested in pitches that offer helpful insights on topics related to health, fitness, food, beauty, love, and lifestyle. The focus should be on improving personal or public health clearly and straightforwardly. Submission info .
HerStry is a platform that focuses on the experiences of women-identifying persons, including cisgender women, transgender women, non-binary persons, and more. They accept personal essays that are true stories about the author, with a length between 500 to 3,000 words. They pay $10 for each published personal essay here, but there is a $3 submission fee (with limited free submission periods). Stories are read blind, and explicit or offensive content is not accepted. Submission info .
Griffith Review accepts submissions based on specific themes for each edition. They welcome new and creative ideas, allowing writers to express their voices in essays, creative and narrative nonfiction-fiction, and analytical pieces. Submissions should generally range from 2,000 to 5,000 words, with up to four poems allowed on theme. Submission info .
54. harper’s magazine.
For Harper’s Magazine, nonfiction writers should send queries accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Ideas for the Readings section can be sent to [email protected], but individual acknowledgment is not guaranteed due to volume. All submissions and queries must be sent by mail to their New York address. Submission info .
56. the new england review.
New England Review is open for submissions in all genres during specific periods. They accept fiction, poetry, nonfiction, dramatic writing, and translations. The magazine only considers previously unpublished work, and simultaneous submissions are allowed. They welcome submissions from writers of all backgrounds and encourage diverse perspectives. Submission info .
One Story seeks literary fiction between 3,000 and 8,000 words, any style, and subject. They pay $500 and provide 25 contributor copies for First Serial North American rights. Only unpublished material is accepted, except for stories published in print outside North America. Simultaneous submissions allowed; prompt withdrawals upon acceptance elsewhere. Accepts DOC, DOCX, PDF, and RTF files via Submittable. No comments on individual stories. No revisions of previously rejected work. Translations are accepted with proper attribution. No emailed or paper submissions, except for incarcerated individuals. Submission info .
59. zoetrope: all-story, 60. american short fiction.
American Short Fiction accepts regular submissions of short fiction from September to December. The magazine publishes both established and new authors , and submissions must be original and previously unpublished. Manuscripts should be typed, double-spaced, and accompanied by the author’s contact information. Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but authors must withdraw their work if accepted elsewhere. Payment is competitive and upon publication, with all rights reverting to the author. American Short Fiction does not accept poetry, plays, nonfiction, or reviews. Submission info .
62. boulevard magazine.
Boulevard seeks to publish exceptional fiction, poetry, and non-fiction from both experienced and emerging writers. They accept works of up to 8,000 words for prose and up to five poems of up to 200 lines. They do not consider genres like science fiction, erotica, horror, romance, or children’s stories. Payment for prose ranges from $100 to $300, while payment for poetry ranges from $50 to $250. Natural Bridge Online publication offers a flat rate of $50. Submission info .
64. the antioch review.
The Antioch Review seeks nonfiction essays that appeal to educated citizens, covering various social science and humanities topics of current importance. They aim for interpretive essays that draw on scholarly materials and revive literary journalism. The best way to understand their preferences is to read previous issues and get a sense of their treatment, lengths, and subjects used in the publication. Submission info .
AGNI’s online Submission Manager is open from September 1st to midnight December 15th, and again from February 15th to midnight May 31st. Manuscripts can also be submitted by mail between September 1st and May 31st. AGNI considers prose in various genres, including personal essays, short stories, prose poems, and more. They do not publish academic essays or genre romance, horror, mystery, or science fiction. Simultaneous submissions are welcome, and sending through the online portal incurs a $3 fee, but regular mail submissions can be made to avoid the fee. Submission info .
Barrelhouse accepts unsolicited submissions for book reviews through their Submittable online submissions manager. They pay $50 to each contributor and accept simultaneous submissions. There is no maximum length, but most published pieces are shorter than 8,000 words. They only accept Word or rich-text (.rtf) files and prefer poetry to be submitted as a single document. Submissions for their print and online issues are currently closed, but book reviews are open. Response time is approximately six months. Submission info .
Tin House is a good company that offers a two-day submission period three times a year for writers without a current agent and no previous book publication (chapbooks accepted). They accept fiction, literary nonfiction, and poetry, both in English and in translation (with formal permission). Completed drafts are required. They are particularly interested in engaging with writers from historically underrepresented communities. Submission info .
69. bennington review, 70. epoch literary.
Epoch Literary accepts poetry submissions of up to five poems, short fiction or essay submissions as a single piece or a suite of smaller pieces, and visual art and comics for the cover. They do not publish literary criticism or writing for children and young adults. Electronic submissions are open in August and January, with a $3 fee, part of which supports the Cornell Prison Education Program. Submission info .
The Gettysburg Review accepts poetry, fiction, essays, and essay reviews from September 1 to May 31, with a focus on quality writing. Full-color graphics submissions are accepted year-round. It’s recommended to read previous issues before submitting, and sample copies are available for purchase. The journal stays open during the summer for mailed submissions or those using Submittable and purchasing a subscription or the current issue. Submission info .
The publication accepts submissions of fiction, poetry, drama, literary nonfiction, and photo essays in traditional and experimental styles. Fiction can be short stories, novellas, or novel excerpts up to 70 pages, and poetry submissions can include up to 6 poems. They aim to respond within 4 to 12 weeks, but authors can inquire about their manuscript status after 4 weeks if needed. Submission info .
74. the georgia review.
The Georgia Review accepts submissions both online and by post, but not via email. Submissions are free for current subscribers. They do not consider unsolicited manuscripts between May 15 and August 15 and aim to respond within eight months. Previously published work will not be considered, and simultaneous submissions are allowed if noted in the cover letter. They offer different prizes for poetry and prose and accept submissions in fiction, poetry, essays, and book reviews. Submission info .
New Letters accepts submissions year-round through Submittable, with a small fee waived for current subscribers. They welcome up to six poems, one chapbook, one piece of nonfiction, one short story (graphic or traditional), or one novella per submission. Simultaneous submissions are allowed if notified, and response time is approximately six months. They publish short stories up to 5,000 words, novellas up to 30,000 words, graphic short stories up to ten pages in color or black and white, and chapbooks up to 30 pages. Submission info .
77. triquarterly.
TriQuarterly, the literary journal of Northwestern University, welcomes submissions in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, video essays, short drama, and hybrid work from both established and emerging writers. They are especially interested in work that engages with global cultural and societal conversations. Submissions are accepted through Submittable, and they charge a small reading fee. Submission windows vary by genre. Submission info .
79. longreads.
Longreads publishes the best long-form nonfiction storytelling and accepts pitches for original work. They pay competitive rates and prefer pitches via email to [email protected]. Fiction is not accepted, and submissions using generative AI tools will be rejected. You can also nominate published stories by tweeting with the #longreads hashtag. Submission info .
If you want to get your essays published in a print magazine or an online publication, it’s time to approach the appropriate section editor or send your work via a submissions page. Even in a world where so much content is produced by AI, publications are still interested in receiving great writing written in a conversational tone. Just make sure to follow the guidelines (especially those around word count) and show off your flamboyant writing style in a prestigious online magazine. Next up, you might want to check a list of the top sites that will pay you to write, or my extensive list of publishing companies .
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Are you a new writer looking to publish your articles? Choosing the right digital publishing platform might be a little confusing at first.
Before looking for the best publishing options, you need to decide which platforms are suited to your topic or writing style. Are you interested in writing opinion pieces, sharing personal experiences, providing expert advice, or publishing on academic topics?
Every platform has its own strengths and weaknesses. It’s all about finding one that aligns best with your writing style, topics, and intended audience.
You can check the suggestions in this article to help you decide which platforms will offer you the best chance of finding new readers.
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With digital publishing, it is easy for anyone to learn how to write and publish articles .
There are many online publishing platforms for writers, so you can publish your writing in a matter of minutes.
What works for one writer might not work for the other. Are you writing essays or how-to guides ? It is also important to know who your audience is when choosing article publishing sites.
Do you want to reach teens, young adults, or adults? Are you trying to reach young entrepreneurs or established business owners?
Are you writing poems? There are also many free sites where you can publish your poetry .
Consider the types of articles you want to write and the audience you want to write for. Then, you can go ahead and find the best online publishing platforms.
There are also plenty of free writing apps to help you write great content that readers will love. But you should always use a reliable online grammar checker to make sure your writing is as perfect as possible.
Then, you can bring your vision and ideas to the world with digital content. With so many people reading articles and online content on laptops, smartphones, and tablets, there is always an audience for new writers.
There are many online magazines and sites that accept articles for free. It’s up to you to find the best digital publishing solution to suit your needs.
To get you started, here is a list of platforms offering free article publishing.
Medium is a very popular free publishing site where you can share your writing. You can connect with more sophisticated and dedicated readers than you might find on other social media platforms like Twitter or Facebook.
However, it is similar to a social network in its ease of connecting with other Medium users. But it is best suited to long-form writing.
It is very easy to create and set up your Medium account. Then, take a quick tour and read the FAQs. You are now ready to be published online with your first article.
The publishing tools are super easy to use with click and edit or drag and drop to move elements.
Your content on Medium should be full-length articles that are highly informative. Using original images is highly recommended.
Be aware, though, that it is not a publishing platform suited to short and obvious promotional blog posts.
You can read our how-to-use Medium guide for more detailed information about the submission guidelines. But they are quite straightforward.
You are probably already on Linkedin. So why not publish your articles there?
Follow the instructions for publishing LinkedIn articles , and you are ready to go.
With so many people on the site, you are bound to find readers for professional articles.
It has to be one of the best places to help you gain readers.
This really is the easiest way to publish your writing online.
You don’t even need to have a website or blog.
All you need is a PDF file and your Google account.
Best of all, Google indexes PDF documents , so yours may appear in Google Search.
Read our quick tutorial on how to publish a PDF article online , and you will be ready to publish immediately.
Scoop.It is one of the most popular free publishing platforms for new writers.
You can publish great magazines on this website, and it does what it promises.
There is a function where you can find great content to help as inspiration.
Simply use appropriate keywords, and you will be flooded with information.
You can find some excellent content on Issuu and some entertaining writing as well.
It is a user-friendly platform where anyone can create digital publications.
You don’t need to use any publishing software.
You can also sell your digital magazine directly from the website, making it possible to earn some money.
Issuu is definitely one of the leading platforms for anyone who has something worthwhile to say.
With more than 15,000 updates daily, it is clear why it is so popular with article writers.
It also gives you the opportunity to reach a lot of people with your writing. It doesn’t matter what your passion is; there is a place for you on this platform.
Your magazine can be about anything from cats to basketball, so there are no boundaries.
If you are a photographer who wants to share your multimedia with the world, you might find that Yudo is for you.
On this platform, you can mix your writing, videos, photographs, and audio.
Who wouldn’t like to read a digital magazine that offers all of these features?
It makes for a more exciting read, so it could be worth a shot.
All you need to have is a passion and start working hard at it.
ArticleSeen prefers original content. But that is what you should do when posting your articles online.
If you want free exposure for your writing, this is a good site to help you on your way.
There is a good choice of categories, which means you are sure to find one that suits your writing topic.
PUB HTML5 is free of charge, so you can see if it is the right digital publishing tool for you.
The design is sleek and simple, which is what you want as a beginner.
You don’t want websites that are confusing to use.
But the great thing about this platform is that your publications will appear professional on all devices.
It can be a computer or a mobile device. The results are the same.
You can publish interactive elements in magazines, catalogs, and brochures and create rich-media flipping books.
If you are trying to get your name out there as an influential writer, you might want to give this website a try.
With over 500,000 publishers using this website, you can understand why I included Joomag in this list.
You can manage your subscribers on this platform and add more when you please.
It gives you full control over your publications.
Use a good grammar checker to help you write flawless articles. Then, you can launch your own campaign.
You can use your mailing list to notify all of your subscribers when you publish a new article.
As a plus, you can send emails that you write for your subscribers to make them feel part of the team.
It is an easy way to promote your work.
ArticleBiz offers you the chance to get your articles picked up by online publishers.
It’s very easy to submit your articles.
When you do, you will also complete a resource box. It is a short bio about yourself. You can include your email and website address information.
You can choose from a huge range of categories for your articles.
It has an Alexa ranking of 210,908. So it certainly gets a lot of traffic and readers.
If you are new to article writing, it is a great site to make a start with your online publishing.
For writers open to a different approach in publishing, Substack is well worth investigating.
It’s a free platform you can join to post your articles. But the big focus with Substack is on getting readers to subscribe to your writing.
Your articles will certainly be available online. But if your sole aim is to get your articles to rank high on search engines, Medium might be a better option.
However, if you want to build a loyal readership, there’s no better way than to attract email subscribers.
You can start by offering your articles for free. But if you can build some traction and your mailing list, there is an option to monetize your writing later.
Many high-profile writers are already earning money from paid subscribers, but some new writers are also succeeding.
If you only want to publish one or two, it’s not the platform for you.
But if you want to make writing your passion and publish regular articles on your topic, Substack might be precisely the right publishing option for you.
When you want to have more control over your articles, you might consider using Google Sites .
It’s a simple website builder from Google. The two big advantages are that it’s free and very easy to use.
All you need is your Google account to log in and get started.
You can set up your new site in only a few minutes. Just make sure you make it available online.
Once you start adding your articles, you then have a chance of them being indexed by Google.
Like other website platforms, you can add gadgets to create interest. But they are basic.
Submitting your articles to a lot of different sites can be time-consuming and difficult to track.
But with your own site, you are in control of all your content.
Google Sites is a great option when all you want is a free, simple, and easy way to publish your articles in one place.
When you see the choices you have, there are no limits today on interactive content creation and digital publishing.
Anyone can learn to publish articles once they decide to start. All you need to do is find new topic ideas .
With all these fantastic platforms available to you, all you have to do is get to work and start writing.
Many have native apps for iOS, Android, and Google Play. Check your App stores.
Before you know it, you are going to be writing for free article submission sites .
All you need is to use your drive and passion to get you heading toward your goals.
Give one of these websites a try, and you will be publishing your fantastic articles in no time at all.
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I am a retired man with a technical background. I have written many articles on varied subjects but have never published. The subject matter includes science, religion, political and current events. The articles vary in length from one page to 20 pages. Have you ane suggestions for an appropriate posting site?
You cover a lot of topics, and different lengths, Phil.
It might be difficult to find one platform for them all.
Perhaps setting up a free blog, such as with Blogger or WordPress, might be a better move.
Thanks, I’ll look into that.
I have written quite a few articles, most of them being inspirational. Some are in the form of messages learnt from incidents in everyday life. I also feel that as a citizen on this planet, it is my duty to share the good things I have learnt, so others can benefit too. Am wondering where would be a good place to begin publishing. Thanks.
Derek, I am a decent lady, not available for romance, but just want you to know that I like your way; I just like your website & the way you make your comments and respond to questions. There’s just something about you. I like you.
Thank you. I’m happy to hear that you enjoy the content of the site.
I think writing story’s and publishing them and seeing how people comment, will help me when i get older and see what I want to be. I haven’t chosen yet I’ve always wanted to be a journalist or a media worker, honestly, I don’t yet…
I notice that as a new writer, I have strong passion to publish. But I believe there is the need to learn to make my writing ‘clean’, mistake-free and perfect for my readers before publishing. What writing training apps would you recommend to help me ‘sanitize’ my writing?
I would suggest Prowritingaid for a new writer. It’s got everything you need to edit and improve your writing.
Will be paid for publishing articles on this platform listed above?
Will try this
I’m seventy-two and have been writing for a long time. I have a folder full of articles and I also have a folder full of science fiction stories. I have poetry and comics. I need a platform that allows me to publish as I please.
I’m an unpublished writer with several manuscripts. Do these platforms here publish novels?
No, Samuel. These sites are only suitable for publishing articles.
If you want to publish novels, try Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) or Draft2Digital.
Hello Derek, I’m new to writing articles, but I wasn’t to write articles focusing on Young People and their struggles. I would like to build some readership for my article. What site do you recommend? Thank you.
You can use any site, Paul. But before you do, make sure your writing is perfect. In your comment, I’m sure you meant, wanted to write, and not wasn’t to write. You can’t expect to find readers if you make errors like this. Always, always check your writing before you hit the button.
Dear Derek, I would like to write articles about personal awareness and development. I am a new writer and I would like to reach a large odience eventually .. which platform would you recommend, please?
The best platform is always the one that you feel will work for you, Paoletta. But if you are looking at building a readership, Medium and Substack are two you might consider.
I’m really grateful to have stumbled on this site which I believe will greatly help me in publishing my articles. I do news articles that focus much more on culture. But I sort of publish stuff that is newsworthy so I also write on crisis in Africa.
Be aware that on Medium your articles and you as an author won’t be searchable until you get a critical mass of readers and followers/claps. Which means that you need to actively promote your writing, for strangers to find your page on any given day (except the few first hours of the publication). Very disappointed.
Medium is no different from any other form of publishing articles. You need a certain amount of traction before it can rank in Google Search.
For a blog post, you need backlinks. On Medium, you need followers and claps.
It’s pretty standard stuff, but not disappointing if you know how to promote what you post.
There are no free rides at getting articles to rank. You still need to work on it to be successful.
i need to publish my story about chronic kidney disease and kidney transplants, the need for kidney donors and how this need is affected by the Covid pandemic.; and my personal need for a transplant to save my life. Where is the best place to submit my article?
Use any of the sites listed in this article. But I would try Medium first.
I need to publish my article which are explain about lidar technology. Where can I publish my article?
Dear sir I need to publish my paper which concerns on climate. so how can I publish it?
Really grateful to get these platforms to publish my article. Thanks to you for gifting us such information for these platforms.
how I can publish the article ??
Good information but why did you not include Substack?
this is great where do i publish my scholarly articles and class modules
Hi Derek, Impressive Collection shared on Free Publishing Articles. Would like to know where we can share technical content.
Ok how can I publish
Hey this is Simeone here. I already participate in the Medium corporative community, it is a good platform for publishing your stories online. I only have a technical problems with the platform. I’m hoping to enjoy my writing of articles with these other platforms.
According to me the best usage of time is writing. It makes an individual to think widely on every aspect. Writing enable person to do brainstorming over the topic. This improves the writing work of writer.
Thank you very much! I spent about 2-3 hours and looked at these sites. Medium appears to be educational and very helpful for beginning writers! I will use it and promote it! See where I am with it by the end of the year! Thank you again! Edina Back, Executive Establishment Officer, Personnel Efficiency Foundation
Good morning. Please I am a prolific writer. I write on a broad range of topics and areas ranging from Marriage, Relationship, Politics, amongst others. How do I publish my articles please?
Fine, thank you.
I want to publish my poetries. Where I can get it published?
I have 200 pages of musings and poetry in RHYMING format. Deep thoughts and shallow—-should it be published? C R Petty Col USMC Ret.
I’m looking for free publishing platform. I want to publish an article I wrote while I was in college. This an academic article for educators (teaching profession). What is the appropriate website for that.
Hlo sir/mam, we are the students of masters. Sir we want to publish our research article in your site. So sir please give us the details regarding publication criteria or fees. We shall be thankful to you for this kind of purpose.
As they say always seek knowledge I would like to seek knowledge and become one of the best poets ever in history by explaining to people about what’s love
Kindly please keep providing me the work related to writing . Iam hard working and dedicated.
“Life is my teacher and living is my lesson.” I believe everyday you live, you learn alot from life. When you stop living is when the lessons stop. Article is informative and useful. Reading it has set me in motion. I now know how to proceed. The lessons are a step forward in the right direction.
Very valuable information. Lot of secrets, thank you.
Hello Lisa, Great article. Thanks for bringing these tools on one platform for the world. Keep up the good work. Regards
Hello we are publishing house based in Rwanda Africa, we would like to get in touch with you for more information on the on how we can work with you in publishing working in have books for kids both fiction and non fiction kindly tell me how we can work together. Waiting from you soonest Best Regards Andrew.
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I want to publish a book. What is the process ? Can I contact you ?Nearest office ?
We only offer advice articles on our site, Abraham. Sorry, but we do not offer personal support or coaching.
Is it possible to publish a small article regarding medical science
Frankly speaking, and as human beings, we always learn from one another. You may good in x and I’m good at y, for that reason I may need your help and you may need my help. It’s a mutual learning.
Hi Derek Haines, I would like to publish my short gospel articles, Where do I start?
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Despite The New Yorker declaring that the personal essay boom was over in 2017, I’ve seen the opposite. Whenever I look on Twitter, I see callouts from editors for candid, revealing and thought-provoking first person pieces. For freelance writers, the advantage of writing a personal narrative essay is that you are drawing on your own experience, so there is very little need for external research or case studies. Many writers also say that writing down their own experience and sharing it with others feels validating, affirming and therapeutic.
Before I became a full time freelancer , I wrote quite a few personal narrative essays.
When I was writing my first-person pieces, I found numerous articles about how to sell personal essays in the age of over-sharing and how to write compelling first person pieces for major publications.
I quickly learnt that if you are willing to open up and share your own experience, you can be compensated well for it.
It takes you through:
The guide also includes 15+ paying markets for personal narrative essays, but I know that it can be tricky to find publications that accept freelance submissions.
The good news is that there are plenty of online and print publications looking for personal essays.
So if you have a personal story you want to share, where can you pitch it?
If you’re a writer who has had a book published, it’s definitely worth pitching to Allure (a magazine predominantly for women about beauty) as they pay up to $3,000 for personal essays up to 2000 words.
For those mere mortals among us who haven’t written a book, the rate for personal essays seems to be more like $250 – $500.
Glamour is another women’s magazine that heavily focuses on beauty, fashion and entertainment stories. Personal essays published by Glamour are reported to fetch around $2/word.
You have to love an editor who puts what she wants from writers out there and Jessica Reed from The Guardian certainly delivers. For beautifully written personal essays, The Guardian reportedly pays 60c/word.
If you’ve got something compelling, insightful, intimate, funny, relatable or awkward to say about your love or sex life, then a personal essay directed to Marie Claire might be just the ticket. Writers report that Marie Claire pays $2/word.
Are you spotting a theme here? Women’s magazines love personal essays. If you want to write first hand experience about fitness, food, health or culture, it’s worth pitching to SELF magazine, who pay up to $700 for 2000 words.
A dynamic site covering world affairs, pop culture, science, business, politics and more, Vox pay around $500 for personal narrative essays. What’s even better is their clear pitching guidelines for their First Person section .
If you feel like a sharing a real life story like this one , you can pitch to the lifestyle vertical on the Australian website news.com.au. Writers are reportedly paid around $500 for a post.
You could spend years reading all the personal narrative essays that get published, but here are my picks for some of the best:
My washing line is heavy with the weight of our ash-ridden tent hung out to air. I wonder if the smell of smoke will ever be gone. I have no recollection of the tent being packed away – I was focused on the children, keeping them calm. All I know is that we’d never packed up a campsite so damn quickly. But then, we’d never fled a bushfire. You can read the rest of the article here.
“I love you so much.” Those whispered words make everything better – and when my soul mate and husband died, five years ago, I truly believed I would never hear them again. You can read the rest of the article here.
My epiphany came, like many of them do, while I was taking a dump. Specifically, it came while I was trying to take a dump in the woods after three years of struggling with gastrointestinal issues. It went something like this: you don’t need to be gluten-free anymore. You just need to relax. You can read the rest of the article here.
You just need a strong hook and engaging writing style.
The writers I know who create personal narrative essays love it.
They feel free and are absolutely thrilled when readers respond to their articles with “me too!”
After all, isn’t the point of writing to reach and connect with others? Personal essays tend to do that in a very special way.
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Women's magazines love personal essays. If you want to write first hand experience about fitness, food, health or culture, it's worth pitching to SELF magazine, who pay up to $700 for 2000 words. 6. VOX. A dynamic site covering world affairs, pop culture, science, business, politics and more, Vox pay around $500 for personal narrative essays.