Journals & literary magazines10 open opportunities listed
About the magazine
Split Lip Magazine is an online literary and arts journal founded in 2013 by Kristine Langley Mahler and Amanda Miska. From its inception, it has sought to publish work that is urgent, voice-driven, and unafraid of emotional risk. The magazine appears monthly and features fiction, memoir, poetry, and visual art, with a commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices. Its ethos is rooted in the belief that literature should be accessible, immediate, and deeply human—qualities reflected in its free submissions for Black writers and its regular open reading periods.
Editorial focus
Split Lip Magazine is a voice-driven literary magazine with a pop culture twist. They publish online monthly and in print annually.
PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction
Submitting your work
Reading periodJan 1 to Jun 30
Reading feeNo
PaymentCash
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes
Split Lip Magazine accepts submissions year-round, with occasional themed calls. They prioritize work that is emotionally resonant and stylistically distinctive. Before submitting, read several issues to understand their aesthetic—they favor concise, powerful pieces over sprawling narratives. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify them promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. They charge no fees for general submissions, and free submissions for Black writers are offered during specific windows. Always follow their formatting guidelines and include a brief cover letter with your publication history, if any.