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Cool Beans Lit

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About the magazine

Cool Beans Lit is an independent literary organization founded in 2020 with the aim of fostering a community-oriented approach to contemporary writing. Its core mission is to provide a platform for emerging and underrepresented voices, emphasizing accessibility and experimentation over commercial viability. The organization operates primarily through its online journal and periodic print anthologies, curating work that challenges conventional narrative forms while remaining emotionally resonant.

Editorial focus

Cool Beans Lit publishes stimulating fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and visual art that all coalesce into stunning issues. The editorial focus is challenging, thoughtful, experimental, and eclectic work from both new and established authors and artists. They are passionate about representing all types of voices and seek to offer a home to those who might be otherwise marginalized or underrepresented. As a nonprofit, they exist solely to promote the work of others and to boost our collective serotonin.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
PaymentContributor copies only
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Writers should familiarize themselves with the journal's aesthetic by reading recent issues before submitting. Cool Beans Lit favors work that demonstrates a clear voice and emotional honesty, regardless of genre. Submissions are accepted via their website during reading periods; simultaneous submissions are permitted with immediate notification of acceptance elsewhere. Response times vary, but the editors appreciate concise cover letters and adherence to formatting guidelines.

Occasionally, we have inspired themed issues, but please submit your favorite work no matter the fit. We review many fiction genres, types of nonfiction and forms of poetry (e.g., haiku, free and rhymed verse, sonnets and experimental). We enjoy writing that humbles us with its joy, humor, musings, hope, regret, a sudden epiphany or lessons learned. We aim to stoke our readers’ senses with your words.

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