Literary Journal

The Typewriter

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About the magazine

The Typewriter is a student-run literary magazine that publishes poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Founded to provide a platform for emerging writers, it has evolved into a discerning publication that balances experimental and traditional voices. The magazine is affiliated with a university but maintains an independent editorial vision, emphasizing careful attention to language and narrative craft.

Editorial focus

The Typewriter is a newly founded, online literary magazines. It publishes creative works anywhere under 1,000 words from students aged 12–18, with an acceptance rate of +90%. Publishing monthly issues every 15th, The Typewriter regularly centers its issues around themes of wildlife, nature, dark academia, and the mystery of the earth itself.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31

Reading feeNo

PaymentNo payment

Response timeLess than 3 months

Simultaneous submissionsNo

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Submit polished work that demonstrates a clear understanding of contemporary literary trends. Simultaneous submissions are typically accepted, but notify promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. Read past issues to gauge tone; the magazine favors concise, evocative pieces over sprawling narratives. Response times vary, so query after three months if you haven't heard back.

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