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Mania Magazine

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About the magazine

Mania Magazine is an independent literary and arts publication founded to showcase emerging and experimental voices. With a focus on bold, unconventional work, it provides a platform for writers and artists pushing the boundaries of form and content. The magazine operates with a DIY ethos, often featuring a mix of poetry, prose, and visual art that challenges mainstream aesthetics.

Editorial focus

Mania Magazine is a small, independent literary magazine dedicated to your 3 AM works. They accept fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, artwork, and photography. Lights off, laptops on, release the mania!

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodSep 15 to Jan 15

Reading feeNo

PaymentNo payment

Response time3 to 6 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Before submitting, read several issues to understand the magazine's aesthetic, which favors work that is visceral, innovative, and often crosses genre boundaries. Simultaneous submissions are typically accepted, but notify promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. Include a brief bio and adhere to stated word limits. Response times vary, so patience is advised.

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