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The Spectacle

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About the magazine

We aim for content that reminds us that our lenses matter—they focus, distort, clarify, conceal. Based out of the English department at Washington University in St. Louis, The Spectacle is committed to publishing work from underrepresented voices, including BIPOC, women, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, and people who have disabilities.

Editorial focus

PoetryFictionCreative NonfictionTranslation

Submitting your work

Reading periodSep 1 to Oct 31
Reading feeNo
PaymentCash
Response time3 to 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes
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Submission calls

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OpenDeadline · 2026-10-31

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