Literary Journal

Scrawl Place

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About the magazine

Scrawl Place is an online literary journal founded in 2020 with the conviction that writing about place—whether geographic, emotional, or imagined—can illuminate the intersections of memory, identity, and landscape. The journal publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction that engages with the concept of place in its broadest sense, from the intimately personal to the politically charged. Its founding ethos is rooted in accessibility and discovery: each quarterly issue is freely available online, and the editors prioritize work that is vivid, surprising, and unpretentious. By maintaining a lean, editor-run structure, Scrawl Place fosters a nimble and responsive curatorial practice, often highlighting emerging voices alongside established writers.

Editorial focus

Scrawl Place is a literary journal disguised as a visitor’s guide. The audience for this online publication is the guest, the visitor, the traveler, the day-tripper, the out-of-towner, and the in-towners eager to wander. Scrawl Place seeks submissions about “places in the places” where you live or where you’ve visited. The journal’s aspiration is that readers will visit the places you write about and be inspired to write about those places themselves.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31

Reading feeNo

PaymentCash

Response timeLess than 3 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Scrawl Place accepts submissions year-round via its website, with no reading fees. The editors seek poetry (up to 3 poems), fiction, and nonfiction (up to 3,000 words) that engages with place in a fresh and meaningful way. They appreciate work that avoids clichés and sentimentality, favoring precise imagery and authentic voice. Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but please notify immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere. Response times typically range from 2-4 weeks. Before submitting, read at least one recent issue to understand the journal's aesthetic and thematic interests. Include a brief cover letter with your submission, and ensure your contact information is accurate.

Read the “Checklist for Submissions” at www.scrawlplace.com/submit .

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