Literary Journal

The Phare

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Journals & literary magazines0 open opportunities listedUnited Kingdom

About the magazine

Phare , an old English word for lighthouse or beacon to guide seafarers, is a United Kingdom–based literary magazine which, true to its name, “shines a light on exceptional writing from around the world.” They like reading words that hold a mirror up to themselves—something that reflects the truth of being human.

Editorial focus

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodMay 26 to Jul 26

Reading feeYes

PaymentNo payment

Response timeLess than 3 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsNo

We accept submissions of short stories, flash fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction. Our Flash Dash competition is now open! Submit 500 words or under to win £100 - see website for details. Competition closes 31 July 2026.

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