Opportunities for Artists and Writers | April 2026

Lucky Jefferson is currently accepting up to three original, previously unpublished poems for its 365 Collection. Simultaneous submissions allowed.

Deadline: April 28th

Callaloo is currently accepting previously unpublished art, prose of up to 6000 words, up to six poems, and scholarly works of up to 6000 words by African Americans and people of African descent.

Deadline: May 1st

PHIL LIT is currently accepting original, previously unpublished CNF of up to 2000 words, fiction of up to 2000 words, up to three poems, and up to two hybrid/experimental pieces. Simultaneous submissions allowed.

Deadline: May 15th

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