News & Pitch Calls from Poets & Writers Magazine

Tuesday, April 19th 2022

Poets & Writers is accepting pitches

This US-based magazine publishes articles of interest to emerging and established literary writers. They publish News & Trends, The Literary Life Essays (on the more contemplative aspects of writing, ranging from creative process to the art of reading), The Practical Writer (advice and how-to articles that offer nuts and bolts information about the business of creative writing), and features – articles, essays, profiles, and interviews regarding American literature. According to their Media Kit for advertisers, for July/August, the issue theme is Debut Fiction, with a special section on Agents; and for September/October 2022, it is MFA Programs. They do not publish fiction or poetry. Details here (Media Kit/themes) and here (writers’ guidelines).


Friday, October 15th 2021

Poets & Writers is accepting pitches

This US-based magazine publishes articles of interest to emerging and established literary writers. They publish News & Trends, The Literary Life Essays (on the more contemplative aspects of writing, ranging from creative process to the art of reading), The Practical Writer (advice and how-to articles that offer nuts and bolts information about the business of creative writing), and features – articles, essays, profiles, and interviews regarding American literature.
-- Hyperlocal and national stories for writers:
According to a recent Tweet, they “would love to hear tips and pitches about both hyperlocal and national stories of interest to writers.” Pay is $350 for news pieces (usually 700-900 words).
-- Conferences & Residencies:
The March/April 2022 issue of Poets & Writers Magazine is on Conferences & Residencies (see this link), according to their editorial calendar for advertisers. There is no deadline specified for writers for this theme.
They do not publish fiction, poetry, or book reviews. Details here (writers’ guidelines).


Friday, May 14th 2021

Poets & Writers is open for submissions

This is a magazine for writers of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. Their editorial content is divided into four sections: News & Trends: brief articles about pertinent information in the writing and publishing industries; The Literary Life: essays on the more contemplative aspects of writing, ranging from creative process to the art of reading; The Practical Writer: advice and how-to articles that offer nuts and bolts information about the business of creative writing; and Features: profiles of and interviews with contemporary writers in current American literature. Other features include articles and essays that look at subjects of interest to creative writers, such as writers’ conferences and residencies, small presses, regional writing, and the distinctions of genre. They accept both, proposals and articles on spec. For September/October 2021, the theme is MFA Programs. Details here (submission guidelines) and here (theme).


Friday, March 12th 2021

Poets & Writers is open for submissions

This is a magazine for writers of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. Their editorial content is divided into four sections: News & Trends: brief articles about pertinent information in the writing and publishing industries; The Literary Life: essays on the more contemplative aspects of writing, ranging from creative process to the art of reading; The Practical Writer: advice and how-to articles that offer nuts and bolts information about the business of creative writing; and Features: profiles of and interviews with contemporary writers in current American literature. Other features include articles and essays that look at subjects of interest to creative writers, such as writers’ conferences and residencies, small presses, regional writing, and the distinctions of genre. They accept both, proposals and articles on spec. For July/August 2021, the theme is Debut Fiction & Agents. Details here (submission guidelines) and here (theme).


Friday, December 18th 2020

Poets & Writers is open for submissions

This is a magazine for writers of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. Their editorial content is divided into four sections: News & Trends: brief articles about pertinent information in the writing and publishing industries; The Literary Life: essays on the more contemplative aspects of writing, ranging from creative process to the art of reading; The Practical Writer: advice and how-to articles that offer nuts and bolts information about the business of creative writing; and Features: profiles of and interviews with contemporary writers in current American literature. Other features include articles and essays that look at subjects of interest to creative writers, such as writers’ conferences and residencies, small presses, regional writing, and the distinctions of genre. They accept both, proposals and articles on spec. For March/April 2021, the theme is Conferences & Residencies. Details here (submission guidelines) and here (theme).


Thursday, September 17th 2020

Poets & Writers is open for submissions

This is a magazine for writers of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. Their editorial content is divided into four sections: News & Trends: brief articles about pertinent information in the writing and publishing industries; The Literary Life: essays on the more contemplative aspects of writing, ranging from creative process to the art of reading; The Practical Writer: advice and how-to articles that offer nuts and bolts information about the business of creative writing; and Features: profiles of and interviews with contemporary writers in current American literature. Other features include articles and essays that look at subjects of interest to creative writers, such as writers’ conferences and residencies, small presses, regional writing, and the distinctions of genre. They accept both, proposals and articles on spec. For January/February 2021, the theme is Inspiration. Details here (submission guidelines) and here (theme).