Shooter Literary Magazine Is Accepting Short Stories, Essays, etc/ How To Submit (Pay: £25+)

Shooter Literary Magazine is a biannual publication that features high-quality short stories, poetry, and non-fiction from emerging writers, along with original artwork. 

They are currently seeking submissions for their upcoming issue with the theme “Coming of Age.” If you are having a problem with your writing, please read this article: How to Overcome Writer’s Block (10 Tips + Personal Examples) 

Submission Guidelines For Shooter Literary Magazine

• Writers should submit one short story or non-fiction piece (2,000-6,000 words) or up to three poems.

• The theme for this issue is “Coming of Age.”

• Submissions should be in Word format, 1.5 or double spaced, with the word count at the end of prose pieces.

• Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but writers must notify the magazine if their work is accepted elsewhere.

• All work must be previously unpublished.

• Send your work to submissions.shooterlitmag@gmail.com.

What They Want

Shooter is looking for stories, essays, memoirs, and poetry related to the transition to adulthood. This includes themes such as:  

• First love  
• Hormonal angst  
• Part-time jobs  
• Encounters with the law  
• Experimentation  
• Gaining independence  
• Losing virginity  
• Reflections on books that influenced adolescence  
• College life and early career experiences  

 

Eligibility Criteria For Shooter Literary Magazine

• Submissions are open to both UK and international writers.
• All submissions must adhere to the thematic focus of “Coming of Age.”
• Submissions must be in English and meet the specified word limits.
• There is no entry fee.

Author Rights

Shooter Literary Magazine acquires first rights for print and online/e-book publication. The magazine also reserves the right to feature published work on its website and social media.

Payment

• £25 for short prose (2,000-6,000 words).  
• £5 for poems and prose below 2,000 words.  
• Artists are paid £25 for use of their work as magazine illustration.  

UK contributors will receive both payment and a copy of the issue; non-UK contributors may choose between payment or a magazine copy.

Deadline

The submission deadline for the “Coming of Age” issue is October 20, 2024.

Additional Information

• Writers should include a brief biography in their submission email, noting any prior publishing experience.

• Non-fiction or journalistic work selected for publication will be fact-checked.

• Successful writers will hear from Shooter within a few weeks of the deadline; all others will be informed of the outcome within two months.  

• Artwork submissions should be sent to a separate email address: artwork.shooterlitmag@gmail.com.

• For more details, visit the Shooter Literary Magazine social media page or contact submissions.shooterlitmag@gmail.com.