AGNI Magazine Submissions
Overview
AGNI is a literary magazine based at Boston University, known for publishing a wide range of contemporary writing and art from around the world. Since its founding in 1972, AGNI has maintained a commitment to work that is both intellectually rigorous and formally adventurous, without allegiance to any single school or style. The magazine appears twice yearly in print and regularly online, and its pages have featured emerging and established voices side by side. For creative practitioners, AGNI offers a serious venue for publication across multiple disciplines. The magazine does not charge a submission fee for most categories, though this detail should be verified on their website. Accepted work is published in print and/or online, reaching a readership that includes writers, artists, and discerning general readers. Contributors are typically paid in copies, and occasionally receive modest honoraria, but the primary reward is the editorial attention and cultural visibility that comes with placement in a respected journal. The curatorial vision at AGNI is eclectic but exacting. Editors seek work that demonstrates command of craft, emotional or intellectual urgency, and a willingness to take risks. There is no prescribed theme, but the magazine has historically favored writing and art that engages with the complexities of the contemporary world—whether through narrative, lyric, translation, or visual experimentation. Submissions are read year-round, and the editorial team prides itself on considering each piece with care.