Literary Magazines

Acumen
Published three times a year (January, May and September). Publishes a wide range of poetry both in style and in its poets. Work is considered from both established and talented newcomers on an equal basis. It publishes around 50 poems per issue as well as reviews, poetry comment and reader feedback.
www.acumen-poetry.co.uk

Aesthetica
This is a bi-monthly culture magazine that covers contemporary writers, artists, musicians and filmmakers. It features news and articles.
www.aestheticamagazine.com

Agenda
Founded in 1959 this is one of the best known and most highly respected poetry journals. They publish poetry, critical essays and reviews. They welcome poems that are deeply felt and well-crafted as well as essays/reviews that are challenging, original and well-constructed.
www.agendapoetry.co.uk

Ambit
A quarterly, 96-page magazine that prints original poetry, short fiction, art and reviews. Aims to promote new writers and new writing.
www.ambitmagazine.co.uk

Chapman
Chapman is Scotland's leading literary magazine. It welcomes poetry, fiction and critical essays.
www.chapman-pub.co.uk

Edinburgh Review
Published three times a year. They welcome unsolicited submissions of short fiction, novel extracts, critical essays (up to 3,000 words) and poetry (three to six poems).
www.englit.ed.ac.uk/edinburghreview


Envoi
Published three times a year (February, June and October), Envoi welcomes all poets, both new and established. It publishes a small group of poems or a short sequence from each contributor rather than single poems.
www.cinnamonpress.com/envoi

Frogmore Papers
Appears twice a year in March and September. Publishes poetry from new and established writers. Occasionally publishes short stories (up to 2,000 words).
www.frogmorepress.co.uk

Granta
Granta magazine was founded in 1889 by students at Cambridge University. It is published quarterly and features new writing, including fiction, personal history, reportage and inquiring journalism.
www.granta.com

Interzone
A bi-monthly science fiction and fantasy magazine. Includes articles, fiction, interviews and book reviews. Open to submissions of short stories up to 10,000 words in length.
http://ttapress.com

Iota
Published in Spring, Summer and Winter. Welcomes submissions of new poetry (send no more than six poems).
http://iotamagazine.co.uk

The London Magazine
A bi-monthly magazine which was founded in 1732. They accept contributions of short stories, memoirs and poetry, as well as features, critical essays and reviews on the Arts.
www.thelondonmagazine.net

New Welsh Review
Contains the very best new writing from Wales. Each quarterly issue features the finest work from literary heavyweights alongside the cream of new talent. Inside the magazine are articles on literature and the arts, as well as interviews, reviews, new fiction and poetry.
www.newwelshreview.com

Other Poetry
Other Poetry is published three times a year and includes poetry in all forms. There are no restrictions on subject matter, theme, length or style, but do not send more than six poems at one time.
www.otherpoetry.com

Pages of Stories
An online Canadian magazine. It is published quarterly and includes around 14 stories each issue. At present there is no word limit and they pay $150 per story.
www.pagesofstories.com

Poetry London
Published three times a year (March, June and October). Publishes work from new and established poets.
www.poetrylondon.co.uk

Poetry Review
The internationally acclaimed quarterly poetry journal published by the Poetry Society. It includes poetry, essays and reviews
www.poetrysociety.org.uk/review

Poetry Wales
A quarterly magazine with an international outlook and a long-standing reputation for excellent poetry, critical features and reviews.
www.poetrywales.co.uk

Stand
A quarterly magazine of poetry, short stories and literary criticism. Fiction should be under 3,000 words.
www.standmagazine.org

Staple
Staple is a magazine of poetry, short fiction, articles, reviews and images which is published three times each year. Send no more than six poems at a time. Short fiction and articles should be no more than 3,000 words.
http://staplemagazine.wordpress.com

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