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Bloodletter Magazine

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About the magazine

Bloodletter Magazine is an independent literary and arts publication founded in 2018 by a collective of writers and artists seeking a visceral counterpoint to mainstream literary journals. Operating from a DIY ethos, it prioritizes work that confronts the raw, the uncomfortable, and the formally daring, often blending text with visual art in hybrid forms. The magazine's mission is to provide a platform for emerging and underrepresented voices, with a particular emphasis on work that explores themes of trauma, desire, and the grotesque. Each issue is meticulously curated to create a cohesive, almost ritualistic reading experience, reflecting the editors' belief in publishing as an act of communal catharsis.

Editorial focus

Bloodletter is a biannual feminist horror magazine publishing personal and analytical perspectives on the horrific by women, trans, and nonbinary writers. Bloodletter offers an exploratory space for writers to share their lived experiences of horror and the theoretical implications of the genre through fiction, nonfiction, film critique, interviews, and poetry. A featured artist is selected to illustrate each issue, resulting in an unconventional multidisciplinary digital platform that offers new and vital perspectives on the horror genre.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodSep 22 to Nov 3

Reading feeNo

PaymentNo payment

Response timeLess than 3 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Bloodletter accepts submissions via email during biannual reading periods, typically announced on their website and social media. They seek poetry, short fiction, and hybrid text-image pieces that push boundaries; conventional narrative arcs or sentimental verse are unlikely to fit. Before submitting, read at least one full issue to understand their aesthetic. Include a brief cover letter with your submission, but avoid lengthy bios. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify immediately if accepted elsewhere. Response times vary from two weeks to three months. Payment is in contributor copies and a small honorarium for print issues.

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ClosedDeadline · 2026-09-22