Submitting to literary magazines: what to check
Find open magazine calls and check the publication’s guidelines, reading period, fee, and accepted formats.
Short answer
For a magazine submission, the most important checks are the current reading period, accepted formats, simultaneous-submission rules, fee, rights, and response expectations. Missa’s listing is a starting point; the publication’s own guidelines are the authority.
Questions people ask
The details that decide it.
What should I check before submitting to a magazine?
Check the current reading period, accepted formats and genres, simultaneous-submission rules, fee, rights, response expectations, and the publication’s official guidelines.
Can I rely on a listing instead of the magazine’s guidelines?
No. Use a Missa listing to compare opportunities, then open the publication’s official guidelines to confirm the current requirements and submission path.