MAGAZINES LOOKING FOR PRINT ONLY SUBMISSIONS IN 2026
In the digital world, multiple magazines have shifted or are created entirely for the web audience. While it can be a stepping stone for young writers and offer instant gratification, pursuing print magazines for your next piece of work might be the push you need to get into the writer world or gain more networking and professional opportunities.
The start of the new year has started a mindset shift of doing things physically and pursuing more hobbies and activities offline. This is definitely a positive push of rejuvenation for all the people stuck in the loop of doomscrolling and its draining influence. While being online is definitely resourceful, wanting to go beyond a bubble is something you should pursue and try yourself.
Following are details of Magazines that are specifically looking for Print-Only submissions for their 2026 issues;
HANAHAKI MAGAZINE
“For the ones who still write love letters”, Hanahaki is an multimedia magazine and is now accepting submissions for their 4th Issue:
Bubblegum Skies ( Deadline: March 31, 2026 )
You can submit various forms of writing and photography. Click here to submit or get more information.
LITRO MAGAZINE
Litro is based in New York and London. It’s a high-profile cultural and literary magazine that works to bridge the gap between literature and lifestyle.
They are currently accepting submissions for their themed editions in 2026 including;
Future Archives, Spring 2026
( Deadline: February 15, 2026 )
After The Flood, Summer 2026
( Deadline: June 01, 2026 )
Night City Stories, Autumn 2026
( Deadline: October 01, 2026 )
They clearly state that they welcome submissions from writers everywhere, so you don’t have to be a resident of New York or London to submit to them.
Guidelines: Upto 3000 words for flash fiction and creative non-fiction. They also publish audio stories through their “Litro Lab”.
NINTH LETTER
A semi-annually published print at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Ninth Letter is interested in prose and poetry that experiments with both structure and content.
Students currently enrolled at the University of Illinois are not allowed to submit. Alumni can apply three years post graduation to submit to Ninth Letter.
Learn more about their ongoing submissions here.
GRIFFITH REVIEW
An Australian quarterly that focuses on topical essays and literature. It is widely considered as one of the most prestigious journals in the Southern Hemisphere region.
You can check their latest calls for submissions here.
Emerging Voices Competition (Deadline: April 13, 2026).
The submission for the Emerging Voices Competition is restricted to Australian and New Zealand citizens/residents only. However, the regular themed editions do feature international writers too, so check out each specific call for submission criteria.
Guideline: Preference for long-form work (3,500 – 5,000 words) and have very high editorial standards.
THE LOUISVILLE REVIEW
The Louisville Review is a non-profit literary magazine founded in 1976 that publishes poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. It aims to bridge the gap between aspiring and established writers by publishing them side-by-side.
Submissions Window: Currently open (February 1 – May 1).
The submission for The Louisville Review is open to all writers. They accept simultaneous submissions, provided they are notified immediately if a piece is accepted elsewhere. Note that they only consider previously unpublished work.
Guideline: You can submit up to five poems at a time and only one piece for the Fiction/Nonfiction category ( 8,000 words max ).
THE PARIS REVIEW
One of the most famous literary magazines in the world. The Paris Review is known for its “Writers at Work” interview series and for launching the careers of many famous people. Following are some of their submission updates for the year:
Fiction: Open via Submittable during February, June, and October (or until they reach capacity).
Poetry: Open during January, April, July, and October.
They also accept submissions from all over the world. But the work must be completely written in English or be translated.
Guidelines: They are extremely selective ( thorough selection process ). Unlike many others, they still accept hard-copy/postal submissions year-round
THE SOUTHERN QUILL
First printed in 1951 and published by Utah Tech University, The Southern Quill is a literary arts journal that has been in continuous circulation for over 70 years. It focuses on publishing polished works of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual arts.
You can check their latest calls for submissions here.
Submissions Deadline for Fiction Category: March 6, 2026 ( Currently Open )
THE MALAHAT REVIEW
Based at the University of Victoria, The Malahat Review is one of Canada’s leading literary journals. It is widely known for its beautiful production and high-quality work.
Canadian writers can submit year-round (Jan–June), but writers from other parts of the world have specific windows. So, keep an eye on their website to stay updated with the latest news.
Guidelines: They have a strict page limit for international prose (4,000 words), whereas Canadian submissions can be up to 8,000. They do accept international submissions for various prize contests too, but they may include submission fees.
THE HEMLOCK JOURNAL
An international Literary Arts Journal based in India, that publishes seasonal issues and anthologies. It focuses on providing a global platform for emerging and established writers to share imaginative work that explores new perspectives and emotions.
Submission Deadline for Issue 10: March 15, 2026
The submission for The Hemlock Journal is open to writers and artists worldwide. They do not charge any submission or publication fees. Submissions must be original and previously unpublished, sent via their website’s form.
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Imagine your work getting printed on the pages of a magazine and sitting on your shelf. Take this as a sign to go out of your comfort zone and apply to any of these magazines. Remember that all it takes is one yes!
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