Opportunities for Artists and Writers | January 2026

phoebe Journal is currently accepting submissions of up to three pieces of flash of no more than 1000 words each, up to five poems, one piece of prose of up to 5000 words, and 1-5 pieces of visual art for Issue 55.2 consideration. To request a fee waiver outside of the fee-free submissions periods, email phoebeliterature@gmail.com.

Fee-Free Periods: 1/22-1/29 and 2/14-15

Quibble Lit is currently accepting up to three pieces of art, up to three poems, and up to 2000 words of prose. Theme is people; simultaneous submissions accepted.

Deadline 1/31

The Sundress Academy for the Arts is currently accepting scholarship applications for the SmokeLong Quarterly Fellowship for Trans Writer, Black and/or Indigenous Writers Fellowship, and Fellowship for Writers of Color opportunities. Submissions must include completed application form, writing sample, and contact info for two references.

Deadline: 2/1

Vagabond City Literary Journal's avatar
Vagabond City Literary Journal

Founded in 2013, we are a literary journal dedicated to publishing outsider literature. We publish art, prose, reviews, and interviews from marginalized creators.