Writing Magazines
Writing magazines, online and offline, are a great way to keep in touch with the latest trends in writing. They're also a great place to submit your writing and offer a valuable outlet for poetry and short stories in particular.
Browse our list of literary magazines and if you know of one that we have overlooked then drop us a line.
The Dublin Review
Location: Dublin |
http://www.thedublinreview.com
Dublin Quarterly
Location: Online |
http://dublinquarterly.com/
Mslexia
Location: Online |
http://www.mslexia.co.uk
Moloch
Location: Online |
http://www.moloch.ie
Some Blind Alleys
Location: Online |
Some Blind Alleys is an online journal of contemporary Irish writing and visual art, based in Dublin. Some Blind Alleys publishes high-quality essays, short stories, and translations - as well as graphic essays and stories, short film and animation.
http://someblindalleys.com/index.php/
Enounce
Location: Online |
Enounce is an online publication of poetry, audio poetry, and artwork, interested in creating a new environment of reading and listening on the web. The publication first came into existence in 2009.
Staple Magazine
Location: UK |
Staple is a magazine of poetry, short fiction, articles, reviews and images published three times each year. Based in Nottingham it is edited by Wayne Burrows. Summer and Autumn 2009 are scheduled for an examination of literature and music. Contact for orders, comments and submissions at: Wayne Burrows, 114 - 116 St Stephen's Road, Sneinton,Nottingham NG2 4JS.
Shamrock Haiku Journal
Location: Dublin |
Shamrock is a quarterly web journal. Submissions are accepted at any time but most issues are thematic, so publication of any accepted material may be delayed.
Albedo One
Location: Dublin |
Since 1993, Albedo One has published stories of both Irish and international authors which push at the boundaries of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. Albedo One is the primary source to keep up with Irish speculative writing but also feature international writers.
Each issue of our magazine also features a home-grown interview with the most interesting names in the field, and review and letter columns. The magazine is published between two and three times a year.
Verbal Magazine
Location: Derry |
Verbal is a monthly magazine produced by Derry's Verbal Arts Center and distributed free with newspapers from the Johnston Press group in NI. It also goes to libraries, schools, arts, health and community centers. The magazine includes book reviews, new writing, features, and youth pages. Have your work reviewed, or submit yourself- short stories and poems. Verbal covers most genres- popular and literary fiction, non-fiction, childrens, graphic novels.
Submissions: E-mail:editor@verbalartscentre.co.uk. You can write to Verbal at: Verbal, The Verbal Arts Centre,
Stable Lane and Mall Wall,Bishop Street Within,Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6PU
http://www.verbalon.com/magazine
Ireland's Own
Location: Wexford |
Ireland's Own, the country's longest running magazine, comprises a journal of fiction, literature. Published weekly, the family magazine specialises in lightweight content, traditional stories, knitting patterns, and uncontroversial family content. The magazine does not currently have a web site.
Submissions: By post FAO: Phil Murphy, Channing house, Rowe St, Wexford
Icarus Magazine
Location: Dublin |
Published three times throughout the academic year, Icarus has been showcasing creative work by staff, students and alumni of Trinity College since 1953. Poetry, prose, drama and essays on literary themes are all works included in the magazine.
Submission: All submissions can be sent to submissions@icarusmag.com. The limit of amount is three per person and there is a 3,000 word limit on prose submission. Further information is available by mailing:editor@icarusmag.com.
http://www.icarusmag.com
Irish Pages
Location: Antrim |
Irish Pages is a biannual Belfast journal combining Irish, European and international perspectives. This Irish periodical has a large general readership with outstanding writing from both Ireland and overseas. Each issue assembles a carefully edited mix of English and Irish, prose and poetry, fiction and non-fiction, style and subject matter, in an overall fit aimed at a wide range of reading tastes.
Poetry Ireland Review
Location: Dublin |
Available quarterly, the Poetry Ireland Review publishes the work of both emerging and established Irish and international poets. Poetry and articles can be submitted. Each contributor receives a fee and a copy of the review in which their work appears.
Books Ireland
Location: Dublin |
Books Ireland is a monthly publication. The first flush briefly covers each new Irish book sent in for review. Each issue also includes a more extended review on particular books by writers specifically chosen for their expertise or knowledge. Various features are based on interviews with authors, publishers and booksellers.
Submissions: editor direct email - booksi@eircom.net or post review copies to 11 Newgrove Avenue, Dublin 4.
http://islandireland.com/booksireland
Cyphers
Location: Dublin |
Ireland's longest running literary magazine Cyphers was founded in 1975. The magazine is published with the assistance of the Arts Council of R. Ireland and Northern Ireland. With strong emphasis on creative work it has published poetry, prose, graphics and reviews by many distinguished writers, translators and artists. The magazine is publishes three editions per year.
Submissions: There are no submission guidelines apparent on the site however a postal dress is provided as follows: Cyphers, 3 Selskar Terrace, Ranelagh, Dublin 6.
www.cyphersmagazine.org
The Stinging Fly
Location: Dublin |
Established in 1997, The Stinging Fly seeks to promote the best of Irish and international writing with a strong emphasis on new writing and particular interest in the short story form. The main objective is to provide a forum for the very best new Irish and international writing. Three issues of the magazine are published each year and it is available through selected bookstores and their website.
http://www.stingingfly.org
More info
Crannóg
Location: Galway |
Crannóg, a Galway-based literature magazine is published three times a year in spring, summer and autumn.The magazine is beautifully produced with a diverse selection of prose and poetry. It is available to buy on their web site and selected bookstores.
Submission Guidelines: Closing dates for submissions are: January1, May 1 and September 1.
Reading Times: Nov 1-January 1 for spring. March 1-May 1 for summer. July 1-September 1 for autumn.
Submissions sent outside these times will not be read.
www.crannogmagazine.com
Browse our list of literary magazines and if you know of one that we have overlooked then drop us a line.
The Dublin Review
Location: Dublin |
http://www.thedublinreview.com
Dublin Quarterly
Location: Online |
http://dublinquarterly.com/
Mslexia
Location: Online |
http://www.mslexia.co.uk
Moloch
Location: Online |
http://www.moloch.ie
Some Blind Alleys
Location: Online |
Some Blind Alleys is an online journal of contemporary Irish writing and visual art, based in Dublin. Some Blind Alleys publishes high-quality essays, short stories, and translations - as well as graphic essays and stories, short film and animation.
http://someblindalleys.com/index.php/
Enounce
Location: Online |
Enounce is an online publication of poetry, audio poetry, and artwork, interested in creating a new environment of reading and listening on the web. The publication first came into existence in 2009.
Staple Magazine
Location: UK |
Staple is a magazine of poetry, short fiction, articles, reviews and images published three times each year. Based in Nottingham it is edited by Wayne Burrows. Summer and Autumn 2009 are scheduled for an examination of literature and music. Contact for orders, comments and submissions at: Wayne Burrows, 114 - 116 St Stephen's Road, Sneinton,Nottingham NG2 4JS.
Shamrock Haiku Journal
Location: Dublin |
Shamrock is a quarterly web journal. Submissions are accepted at any time but most issues are thematic, so publication of any accepted material may be delayed.
Albedo One
Location: Dublin |
Since 1993, Albedo One has published stories of both Irish and international authors which push at the boundaries of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. Albedo One is the primary source to keep up with Irish speculative writing but also feature international writers.
Each issue of our magazine also features a home-grown interview with the most interesting names in the field, and review and letter columns. The magazine is published between two and three times a year.
Verbal Magazine
Location: Derry |
Verbal is a monthly magazine produced by Derry's Verbal Arts Center and distributed free with newspapers from the Johnston Press group in NI. It also goes to libraries, schools, arts, health and community centers. The magazine includes book reviews, new writing, features, and youth pages. Have your work reviewed, or submit yourself- short stories and poems. Verbal covers most genres- popular and literary fiction, non-fiction, childrens, graphic novels.
Submissions: E-mail:editor@verbalartscentre.co.uk. You can write to Verbal at: Verbal, The Verbal Arts Centre,
Stable Lane and Mall Wall,Bishop Street Within,Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6PU
http://www.verbalon.com/magazine
Ireland's Own
Location: Wexford |
Ireland's Own, the country's longest running magazine, comprises a journal of fiction, literature. Published weekly, the family magazine specialises in lightweight content, traditional stories, knitting patterns, and uncontroversial family content. The magazine does not currently have a web site.
Submissions: By post FAO: Phil Murphy, Channing house, Rowe St, Wexford
Icarus Magazine
Location: Dublin |
Published three times throughout the academic year, Icarus has been showcasing creative work by staff, students and alumni of Trinity College since 1953. Poetry, prose, drama and essays on literary themes are all works included in the magazine.
Submission: All submissions can be sent to submissions@icarusmag.com. The limit of amount is three per person and there is a 3,000 word limit on prose submission. Further information is available by mailing:editor@icarusmag.com.
http://www.icarusmag.com
Irish Pages
Location: Antrim |
Irish Pages is a biannual Belfast journal combining Irish, European and international perspectives. This Irish periodical has a large general readership with outstanding writing from both Ireland and overseas. Each issue assembles a carefully edited mix of English and Irish, prose and poetry, fiction and non-fiction, style and subject matter, in an overall fit aimed at a wide range of reading tastes.
Poetry Ireland Review
Location: Dublin |
Available quarterly, the Poetry Ireland Review publishes the work of both emerging and established Irish and international poets. Poetry and articles can be submitted. Each contributor receives a fee and a copy of the review in which their work appears.
Books Ireland
Location: Dublin |
Books Ireland is a monthly publication. The first flush briefly covers each new Irish book sent in for review. Each issue also includes a more extended review on particular books by writers specifically chosen for their expertise or knowledge. Various features are based on interviews with authors, publishers and booksellers.
Submissions: editor direct email - booksi@eircom.net or post review copies to 11 Newgrove Avenue, Dublin 4.
http://islandireland.com/booksireland
Cyphers
Location: Dublin |
Ireland's longest running literary magazine Cyphers was founded in 1975. The magazine is published with the assistance of the Arts Council of R. Ireland and Northern Ireland. With strong emphasis on creative work it has published poetry, prose, graphics and reviews by many distinguished writers, translators and artists. The magazine is publishes three editions per year.
Submissions: There are no submission guidelines apparent on the site however a postal dress is provided as follows: Cyphers, 3 Selskar Terrace, Ranelagh, Dublin 6.
www.cyphersmagazine.org
The Stinging Fly
Location: Dublin |
Established in 1997, The Stinging Fly seeks to promote the best of Irish and international writing with a strong emphasis on new writing and particular interest in the short story form. The main objective is to provide a forum for the very best new Irish and international writing. Three issues of the magazine are published each year and it is available through selected bookstores and their website.
http://www.stingingfly.org
More info
Crannóg
Location: Galway |
Crannóg, a Galway-based literature magazine is published three times a year in spring, summer and autumn.The magazine is beautifully produced with a diverse selection of prose and poetry. It is available to buy on their web site and selected bookstores.
Submission Guidelines: Closing dates for submissions are: January1, May 1 and September 1.
Reading Times: Nov 1-January 1 for spring. March 1-May 1 for summer. July 1-September 1 for autumn.
Submissions sent outside these times will not be read.
www.crannogmagazine.com