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#Ranger Magazine

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About the magazine

Ranger Magazine is an independent literary and arts publication founded in 2013 by a collective of writers and artists in Brooklyn, New York. It was established with the ethos of providing a platform for emerging and underrepresented voices, emphasizing work that challenges conventional narratives and experiments with form. The magazine publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and visual art, with a particular interest in cross-genre and hybrid works. Its mission is to foster a community of readers and writers who value risk-taking and intellectual curiosity, often featuring pieces that blur the boundaries between traditional categories.

Editorial focus

#Ranger Magazine is dedicated to experimental art, poetry, music, and film. Their motto is “Art that’s not vanilla.” So-called “market forces” do not matter here. Thus, #Ranger is a subterranean thought experiment. They seek to uncover whether avant-garde art still has relevance to society, even in an age of capitalist realism.

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Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
PaymentNo payment
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Before submitting, thoroughly review at least two recent issues to understand the magazine's aesthetic, which favors work that is formally adventurous and emotionally resonant. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify immediately if your work is placed elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter with your submission, specifying the category and any relevant background. Response times vary from one to three months; query only after three months. We prioritize submissions that demonstrate a clear understanding of our editorial focus and avoid generic or overly polished pieces that lack a distinctive voice.

Quirky and weird are encouraged!

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