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- All work must be previously unpublished.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.
