Best Literary Magazines for Writers

Best Literary Magazines for Writers

Updated 03-01-2024


Sometimes, the most challenging thing about being a writer is finding the motivation and inspiration to write. How do you get past those creative slowdowns and annoying writer's blocks? As Stephen King writes in On Writing, "If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot."

What is better than literary magazines that offer opportunities for both? From publishing reader submissions to reviewing new writers to providing the latest American short fiction, magazines are excellent resources for staying in touch with the larger writing community, taking advantage of new opportunities, and never missing a thing!

Whether you're a novice scribbler or a seasoned wordsmith, you are sure to find the perfect writing aid below. Explore our entire collection of writing magazines!

Poets & Writers

Poets & Writers Magazine

Poets & Writers Magazine offers creative writers information, guidance, and support. Discover helpful information on perfecting your craft, from writing advice to publishing guidance to career options! Each issue offers insider information from the pros on grant programs, writing fellowships, poetry prizes, and more. Allow yourself to be inspired by one of the best creative writing literary journals: a Poets & Writers subscription!

Take your writing on the go with a Mechanical Pencils Set with Leather Case and a Thick Lined Journal, perfect for carrying with each magazine issue!

Writer's Digest

Writer's Digest

Embark on a literary journey with Writer's Digest! Discover many helpful tools for writers of all skill levels, from advice on fighting writer's block, writing queries, and selling your work.

Each issue features writing exercises, stimulating prompts, instructional workshops, and competition news. Whether your talent lies in flash fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, or other freelance work, a platform awaits you. Enhance your writing prowess with a Writer's Digest subscription!

Looking for more inspiration? Combat writer's block with help from this Writing Dice: Creative Writing Game and Writer Emergency Pack, packed with idea and detail cards!

The Sun

The Sun Magazine

Take sanctuary in an ad-free, nonprofit magazine with The Sun Magazine! Each issue publishes poetry, the best American Short Stories, and personal essays from established and emerging writers. The Sun prides itself as a genuine oddity, combining the personal and political and honoring courageous, honest writing.

Stay current on the latest challenges against society and celebrate the junctures when we thrive against them. Explore the complexity of humankind by celebrating life with a new subscription to The Sun!

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The New Yorker

The New Yorker Magazine

Stay enriched in the literary world with The New Yorker Magazine! Ideal for those interested in the arts and culture, this influential magazine is highly regarded in publishing. Discover captivating poetry, imaginative fiction, insightful analyses, and amusing wit in each issue.

Committed to truth and accuracy, The New Yorker reports on the latest news, politics, sports, and more - in New York and beyond! Celebrate the best in prose with surprising opinions, sharp wit, and fresh content from The New Yorker print magazine.

If you're a writer that loves to write by hand, but wants the easy access of technology, a Reusable Smart Notebook is a great choice to go with your print magazine.

The Writer's Chronicle

The Writer's Chronicle Magazine

Stay informed and entertained with The Writer's Chronicle! Made for writers, editors, students, and writing teachers, The Writer's Chronicle is an invaluable literary source created by the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP). Each issue features in-depth essays, thorough interviews, and enlightening articles on writing.

Stay updated with the latest news of the national literary scene, with updates on AWP's Annual Conference and contests, announcements on publishing trends, and the scoop on literary controversies. Discover listings of available grants, publication opportunities, and awards with The Writer's Chronicle!

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