Journals & literary magazines1 open opportunity listed
About the magazine
Catamaran Literary Reader is a quarterly journal founded in 2012 in Santa Cruz, California, dedicated to publishing distinctive fiction, poetry, essays, and visual art. Its founding ethos emphasizes the intersection of literature and art, with each issue featuring a curated portfolio of visual artists alongside literary works. The journal seeks to foster a vibrant literary community by providing a platform for both emerging and established voices, with a particular focus on West Coast writers and artists, though submissions are welcomed nationally and internationally.
Editorial focus
Catamaran Literary Reader is a quarterly literary and visual arts journal. Catamaran features fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and fine art in a full size, full color magazine.
PoetryFictionCreative NonfictionTranslation
Submitting your work
Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeYes
PaymentContributor copies only
Response time3 to 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes
Writers should submit via Submittable during reading periods, typically open year-round but with occasional closures. Fiction and nonfiction up to 5,000 words, poetry up to 5 poems, and art portfolios of 10-15 images are accepted. Simultaneous submissions are permitted with immediate notification of acceptance elsewhere. Include a brief bio and cover letter. Response times vary from 1-3 months. Reading fees may apply for some categories; check website for current guidelines.
We are interested in the themes of nature and the environment, the arts and the artistic spirit, and West Coast settings.