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Litro welcomes submissions for our print editions — fiction, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction up to 3,000 words that reflect the spirit and themes of our upcoming 2026 issues.
This form is for print magazine submissions only. All entries are handled via our official Litro Submissions Form. We read all work with care and reach out directly to shortlisted writers.
We champion emerging and established voices that push form, language, and perspective. We value bold storytelling, inclusive representation, and the unexpected. We welcome international submissions.
Litro is an independent magazine distributed across the UK, Europe, and the USA. While we currently cannot offer payment for publication, contributors gain access to Litro’s international readership, masterclasses, and print features.
NOTE: Litro reads only themed submissions for our 2026 print editions. Please ensure your story aligns with one of the themes below before submitting. Submissions outside these calls will not be reviewed.
All print submissions for a given theme must be received by the 1st of the month preceding publication.
2026 Print Themes
Spring 2026 — Future Archives
Stories from the edge of memory, technology, and identity. Think lost diaries, digital afterlives, collective myths, and the voices that refuse to be erased.
Deadline — 15 February 2026
Summer 2026 — After the Flood
Climate, renewal, resilience. Tales of rebuilding, rewilding, or simply surviving. Fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid work that reimagines life after loss.
Deadline — 1 June 2026
Autumn 2026 — Night City Stories
Neon lights, secret lives, and the hum of sleepless streets. Urban tales that reveal the poetry of the after-hours world.
Deadline — 1 October 2026
Winter 2026 — Borders Reimagined
Stories of migration, translation, and belonging. Write from the crossing point — between languages, lands, or selves.
Deadline — 1 December 2026
Before You Submit:
- Submit one story per theme only.
- Attach your work as a .doc or .rtf file (no .docx, PDF, or ZIP).
- Include a short third-person bio in your JotForm entry.
- We do not accept AI-generated work or reprints.
Litro holds first-print and electronic rights for all published work; rights revert to the author upon publication.
Litro Spoken Word
Writers featured in print may also be invited to record readings for our Litro Spoken Word series, celebrating voice and performance in storytelling.
Questions? Email editor@litromagazine.com with “Print Submission Query” in the subject line.
Litro Magazine is published in London and New York. Litro USA operates as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your support helps us publish and mentor diverse writers across the UK, the US, and beyond.