Places to submit your writing in April and May

Fiction

1. The Masters Review

Emerging writers can submit original short fiction with a strong narrative voice.

Deadline: Early June

Learn more: https://mastersreview.com/submissions/

2. Narrative Magazine

Publishes story-driven fiction that prioritises readability and strong storytelling.

Deadline: Rolling

Learn more: https://www.narrativemagazine.com/submit-your-work

3. The Common

Accepts fiction with a strong sense of place and grounded, character-driven narratives.

Deadline: Open through May

Learn more: https://www.thecommononline.org/submit/

4. The Stinging Fly

Seeks high-quality fiction from emerging and established writers during its May window.

Deadline: Mid-May

Learn more: https://stingingfly.org/submissions/

5. Flash Fiction Online

Publishes short, engaging flash fiction with strong openings and satisfying endings.

Deadline: Rolling

Learn more: https://www.flashfictiononline.com/main/submissions/

Nonfiction

6. Creative Nonfiction

Accepts narrative nonfiction essays, often centred around specific editorial themes.\

Deadline: Varies

Learn more: https://creativenonfiction.org/submissions/

7. Longreads

Looking for compelling personal essays and longform narrative nonfiction.

Deadline: Rolling

Learn more: https://longreads.com/submissions/

Genre Fiction

8. Apex Magazine

Publishes science fiction, fantasy, and horror with a strong emotional and narrative core.

Deadline: Rolling

Learn more: https://apex-magazine.com/submissions/

9. The NoSleep Podcast

Accepts horror stories designed for audio with a focus on tension and storytelling.

Deadline: Rolling

Learn more: https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/submissions