Abandoned Mine — Submissions
Overview
Abandoned Mine is a literary magazine that positions itself as a venue for writing that excavates the neglected, the forgotten, and the raw. While the magazine's specific editorial history and aesthetic commitments are not detailed in the provided information, its title suggests a curatorial interest in work that mines the depths of human experience, unearths hidden narratives, and perhaps engages with themes of extraction, abandonment, or reclamation. The magazine publishes fiction, poetry, and nonfiction, indicating a broad literary scope that values both imaginative and factual writing. For this submission call, Abandoned Mine seeks work that aligns with its unnamed but implied thematic focus. The absence of a stated reading fee or prize does not diminish the opportunity; rather, it places emphasis on publication as the primary reward. Writers should note that the deadline is exact: April 30, 2027. This is not a rolling submission; it is a discrete call for a specific issue or reading period. The curatorial vision, while not explicitly stated, can be inferred from the magazine's title and genre categories. Abandoned Mine likely favors writing that is unflinching, atmospheric, and attentive to the margins—work that resonates with the idea of a mine: a site of labor, darkness, and valuable extraction. Submitters should consider how their work might fit within a publication that values the overlooked and the subterranean.