Trish Hopkinson

If you’re at #awp2026 come say hi at Asterism Books table 1266 at 3pm. I’ll be signing copies of A Godless Ascends!

NO FEE submission call + editor interview – Unlikely Stories Six, DEADLINE: Always Open Unlikely Stories Six is the latest incarnation of the electronic magazine, Unlikely Stories, which has been published on the Web, more-or-less continually, since 1998. This incarnation premiered in…

Unlikely Stories Six @unlikely-stories.bsky.social is always open for no fee submissions of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction, visual art, music, films, etc. For more information, see my interview with editor Jonathan Penton with a link to submission guidelines below. buff.ly/SGjE1e7

@followers I’m putting together a fresh, community‑powered list of lit mags and journals that welcome longer poems w/ no fees — and I’d love your help!
🔍 Calling all editors
If your magazine accepts or publishes long poems
🖋️ Calling all poets
Have you had a long poem published somewhere recently?

Plus, a link to an automatically updated fast response list curated by our friends @chillsubs.bsky.social

Agree!

You can also join my Facebook group for No Fee Calls for Poems for plenty of other places to submit! www.facebook.com/groups/86087...

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Fast Response & No Fee Lit Mags/Journals Submitting to literary magazines can be a rewarding but time-consuming process. For poets and writers looking to stay motivated, build publishing momentum, or simply avoid long waits, fast-response…

This curated list includes over 100 literary magazines and journals that respond quickly, have no fees, and some paying. Many have been featured on my website. buff.ly/3Ab4QrC
#poetrycommunity #WritingCommunity #litmags

Poetry Blog Digest 2026, Week 8 A personal selection of posts from the Poetry Blogging Network and beyond.

Spring blizzards, midwinter mojo, and more with poets @shawnalemay.bsky.social @pi-and-anne.bsky.social @iralightman.bsky.social @jannoble.bsky.social @samrasnake.bsky.social @trishhopkinsonpoet.bsky.social @velveteenrabbi.bsky.social @aempoet.bsky.social
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Write, Revise, Submit: Essential Tips for Undergraduate Writers via Arizona Poetry Center I’m thrilled to share that my latest guest post, “Write, Revise, Submit: Essential Tips for Undergraduate Writers,” is now live on the University of Arizona Poetry Center’s blog. This post offers p…

I’m thrilled to share that my latest guest post, “Write, Revise, Submit: Essential Tips for Undergraduate Writers,” is now live on the University of Arizona Poetry Center’s blog. It includes a list of journals that accept undergraduate-only work. buff.ly/CjC3tpD
#undergraduates #litmags

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Write, Revise, Submit: Essential Tips for Undergraduate Writers via Arizona Poetry Center I’m thrilled to share that my latest guest post, “Write, Revise, Submit: Essential Tips for Undergraduate Writers,” is now live on the University of Arizona Poetry Center’s blog. This post offers p…

I’m thrilled to share that my latest guest post, “Write, Revise, Submit: Essential Tips for Undergraduate Writers,” is now live on the University of Arizona Poetry Center’s blog. It includes a list of journals that accept undergraduate-only work. buff.ly/CjC3tpD
#undergraduates #litmags

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Where will I be at #AWP26? A Godless Ascends book signing, Fri. 3 – 4pm + my picks! As #AWP26 approaches, the energy is already building. Whether you’re joining the conference in Baltimore or tuning in virtually from home, this year’s lineup is overflowing with opportunities to co…

As #AWP26 approaches, the energy is already building. I’m especially excited to share a few events I’m personally involved in, along with my schedule picks for poets and booths in the bookfair you won’t want to miss. If you’ll be in Baltimore, below is where you can find me!

What It Takes to Publish a Book of Poetry – guest post by Megan Alpert When my book, The Animal at Your Side, won the Airlie Prize in 2019, it was the culmination of a seven-year submissions process in which I often wondered whether to keep going. I finished the book …

Thanks to Megan Alpert @meganalpert.bsky.social for this guest post about her experience submitting her book for publication--including tips, advice, and information on her next low-cost Submissions Jumpstart workshop.

18 No Fee Lit Mags Elevating Disabled Voices via Arizona Poetry Center I’m thrilled to share that my latest guest post, “18 No Fee Lit Mags Elevating Disabled Voices,” is now live on the University of Arizona Poetry Center’s blog. This piece highlights a vibrant and g…

I’m thrilled to share that my latest guest post, “18 No Fee Lit Mags Elevating Disabled Voices,” is now live on the University of Arizona Poetry Center’s blog. The list explores a wide range of no-fee literary magazines actively seeking work from disabled poets, writers, and artists.

NO FEE submission call + editor interview – Micromance Magazine, DEADLINE: Year-round Looking for the perfect way to celebrate the season of love? Micromance Magazine is the only online literary magazine devoted exclusively to sweet romance, heartfelt women’s fiction, and romantic p…

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, check out this no fee call and interview with G. Lynn Brown of Micromance Magazine—the only lit mag dedicated to sweet romance, women’s fiction, and romantic poetry.

Your 2026 poetry submission horoscope – guest post by Kallie Falandays Y’all, 2026 is supposedly not a normal year from an astrological perspective. Neptune enters Aries on January 26th for the first time since the 1860s. Saturn follows in February. These two planets …

Thanks to Kallie Falandays of @telltellpoetry.bsky.social for this fun astrological approach to submitting poetry! The listings below include several for poetry manuscripts with some lit mags sprinkled in, there are at least a couple of no fee listings for each horoscope!

PAYING/NO FEE contest ($50 – $1000) + Sijo Challenges/Events, DEADLINES: Feb. 7, 28, & Mar. 31 The Sejong Cultural Society is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in Chicago, IL in 2004. They are currently open for no fee entries for their Sijo Event Challenge and Sijo Recitation …

The Sejong Cultural Society is currently open for no fee entries for their Sijo Event Challenge & Sijo Recitation Challenge ($100 awards), Sijo Writing Competition (prizes $50 - $1000) as well as for Sijo classes & events with a small book fund or stipend. Click below for more info.

NO FEE submission call + editor interview – En•Trance Journal, DEADLINE: May 1, 2026 En•Trance Journal was founded in 2025 and has released their first two issues, publishing twice a year on the solstices. They are currently opened for submissions of poetry and artwork with the the…

En•Trance Journal is currently opened for submissions of poetry and artwork with the theme "altered states" until May 1. For more information, see my interview with editors Dion O’Reilly & Addie Mahmassani with a link to submission guidelines below. buff.ly/IYFcYFU
#poetrycommunity #litmags

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42 University lit mags/journals + why to submit – Tell Tell Poetry guest post Special thanks to Tell Tell Poetry for publishing my guest blog post 42 University lit mags/journals + why to submit. If you’re a poet/writer looking to share your work, university literary magazin…

Special thanks to Tell Tell Poetry for publishing my guest blog post 42 University lit mags/journals + why to submit. I’ve gathered this list of university-affiliated publications that accept submissions with no fees. They all accept poetry and many also accept prose and art.

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No worries! Glad to hear it's back up and running. The list hasn't been published yet, but I'll tag you when I promote it :).

2026 Literary Magazine Rankings by Clifford Garstang + submission strategy tips If you’re not already familiar with Clifford Garstang’s annual literary magazine rankings or you’ve forgotten to check them out for a while, here’s a reminder to how handy t…

Every year Clifford Garstang ranks lit mags based on Pushcart Prize anthology. He creates rankings for the three main genres--Fiction, Non-Fiction and Poetry. Click below for links to the rankings and submission tips/strategies. buff.ly/7wSw5Sm

#poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #litmags

Hello! @existotherwise.bsky.social your website appears to be having trouble, are you still actively publishing? I want to include you on a submission list for disabled writers/poets.

PAYING/NO FEE submission call + editor interview – Fahmidan Journal, DEADLINE: Year-round Fahmidan was founded in the summer of 2020 with a mission to be a global, affordable, and inclusive literary, media, and education organization that serves the global literary community and beyond.…

Fahmidan Journal is a paying market published quarterly by @fahmidangroup.bsky.social and is open to submissions of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction year-round. For more information, see my interview with Editor-in-Chief A.R. Arthur with a link to submission guidelines below.

And thanks so much for the shout out!

Definitely! That said, I do wish I had made my handle shorter but hadn't thought of it!