Literary Journal

New Square Literary Magazine

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About the magazine

New Square Literary Magazine, founded in 2015, emerged from a collective of writers and editors seeking a space for work that resists easy categorization. Its ethos is rooted in the belief that literature thrives at the intersection of risk and rigor, and it has consistently published poetry, fiction, and essays that challenge formal conventions while remaining emotionally resonant. The magazine operates with a small, dedicated editorial team and a commitment to paying contributors, a rarity among independent literary journals.

Editorial focus

New Square Literary Magazine is the official publication of the Sancho Panza Literary Society, which holds writers residency at Trinity College Dublin each winter and summer. The editors publish fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, as well as book, film, and music reviews. They read all year, but publish twice a year (spring submissions are due by end of April; fall by November 15). This is a forum for literary writing—prioritizing the quality of writing over subject matter or theme.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodApr 1 to Oct 1

Reading feeNo

PaymentContributor copies only

Response timeLess than 3 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Before submitting, read at least two recent issues to understand the magazine's aesthetic range. New Square favors work that takes formal risks but is not obscure for its own sake; clarity and craft are valued alongside experimentation. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter that situates your work in relation to the magazine's interests, and avoid generic flattery. Response times vary, but queries after three months are reasonable.

The quality of the writing is far more important than the subject matter. If you have that inscrutable literary ability, we want to publish you. Talent over theme.

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ClosedDeadline · 2026-10-01