Literary Journals, Periodicals and Ezines

 

A comprehensive listing of literary journals, periodicals and ezines is provided below. Trying to locate an obscure or out-of-print magazine? Check out Galatic Central.  

  • Abilities: Quarterly Canadian Abilities Foundation cross-disability lifestyle magazine.
  • Aboriginal Voices: A bi-monthly magazine covering contemporary native lifestyle and culture issues.
  • Absinthe Literary Review: Transgressive works about madness, sex, death, disease, etc. Simultaneous submission fine. Can submit by email. Fiction, poetry, essays. Read January, April, July, and October. Pay US$1-10.
  • Acadiensis: Original research articles in Atlantic regional studies.
  • Adbusters: Canadian media literacy, social justice and environmental activism.
  • The Adirondack Review: Poetry, short stories, essays and interviews in English, French and German, both original and translation. Can submit by email.
  • The Advocate: 6/yr. Published by Vancouver Bar Association. Law/legal issues.
  • Les Affaires: Canadian French-language news.
  • African Voices: Quarterly literary magazine dedicated to fostering cultural understanding and awareness through literature and arts.
  • AfterNoon Magazine: Online publication of poetry, fiction, plays, electronic art.
  • AGNI: Published at Boston University. Publishes poetry, short fiction, essays and reviews.
  • Agnieszka's Dowry: The free online version of the print/on-line poetry serial of A Small Garlic Press (ASGP).
  • Alaska Quarterly Review: American periodical. "Payment of honoraria to authors depends on the level of grant support. When our grants do not support payment, we give each author a one year subscription to the magazine." (from 2002 email from editor)
  • Alberta Venture: Canadian business, Alberta focus.
  • Alberta Views: Commentary on Alberta, Canada's politics, economy and arts. Bi-monthly.
  • All Rights Reserved: All Rights Reserved is Halifax, Nova Scotia's only non-profit,
    independent literary journal. Our mission is to provide a voice to the artistic community while actively participating in literacy initiatives. The journal publishes works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and visual storytelling. Themed issues, twice a year in April and October. All Rights Reserved embraces the new and emerging talents of our generation and encourages experimentation with new forms. E-mail: info@allrightsreserved.ca
  • The Allegheny Review: An American journal of undergraduate literature.
  • Alternative Press Index: a non-profit collective dedicated to providing access to and increasing public awareness of the alternative press.
  • Alternatives Journal: Canadian environmental magazine since 1971.
  • The American Journal of Transportation: Covers news and events from the world of international trade and transportation.
  • American Letters & Commentary: A literary annual particularly interested in innovative and challenging writing.
  • Analog: American print science fiction monthly.
  • The Antigonish Review: One of Canada's leading literary quarterlies featuring poetry, fiction, reviews and articles from all parts of Canada, the United States and overseas.
  • Antioch Review: American literary review publishing fiction, essays and poetry from emerging and established writers.
  • AntipodeanSF: Publishes "the best short-short (aka flash) SF/F/H fiction from the antipodes and the podes." Australian science fiction.
  • Applied Arts Magazine: Bi-monthly. Canadian graphic arts magazine, targeting visual communicators who work in traditional and new media.
  • ARC: Canadian poetry, articles, interviews and book reviews. Bi-annual.
  • Art Focus Magazine: Non-fiction. Colour review of contemporary visual arts.
  • Artichoke: 3/yr. Reviews, interviews and commentary on the visual arts.
  • Arts Journal: "Some of the best art and cultural journalism in the English-speaking world."
  • Ascent: Canadian quarterly focusing on all things yoga.
  • Asimov's Science Fiction: Formerly Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine. American paying print science fiction monthly.
  • Athletics Magazine: Track and field and road racing in Canada.
  • Atlanta Review: Poetry. Editors have won national poetry book prizes and fellowships.
  • Atlantic Business Magazine: 6/yr. Examines culture, lifestyle and business in Atlantic Canada. Also publishes Newfoundland Lifestyle.
  • Atlantic Construction Journal: The region's source for construction news and information.
  • Atlantic Forestry Review: Forestry. Affiliated with Atlantic Beef Quarterly
  • Atlantic Salmon Journal: 4/yr. The Atlantic Salmon Federation is a non-profit organization. Promotes conservation and wise management of Atlantic salmon and its environment.
  • Audio Ideas Guide: Canada's largest Hi-Fi/Home Theatre publication, with features about cutting edge technologies, reviews of audio and video components, LP, CD and DVD reviews.
  • Avenue: Calgary's city magazine.
  • Azure: The people, ideas and technological forces shaping design and architecture not only in Canada but worldwide.

  • BC Sport Fishing: 5/yr, A Canadian magazine for anglers seeking adventures and the best fishing vacations in British Columbia.
  • BC Studies: Exploration of British Columbia's cultural, economic and political life.
  • Beatrice Webzine: Fiction, poetry, articles, book reviews, and a guide to modern literature.
  • British Columbia Magazine: Geographic and travel magazine.
  • The Beaver:Canada's history magazine. Bi-monthly.
  • Below the Belt: Amateur and professional boxing magazine. Canadian.
  • Bitch Magazine: Feminist response to pop culture; paying magazine of criticism and opinion.
  • BlackFlash: 3/yr, Canada's oldest photographic-based art journal.
  • Black To Business: The Black Business Initiatives
  • Black Warrior Review: Features fiction and poetry from contemporary writers as well as literary essays and book reviews.
  • Blithe House Quarterly: a site for gay short fiction. Features new short stories by emerging and established lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered authors.
  • Blue Moon Review: Electronic literary magazine.
  • Books in Canada: Comprehensive review magazine. Reviews, essays, interviews.
  • Border Crossings: Fine arts, including architecture, dance, photography, painting, film, theatre, poetry and fiction. The Canadian Magazine Publishers Association notes that in its 16 years of publication, it has received more than 94 nominations for National and Western magazine awards and has been awarded 31 medals.
  • Boxcar Poetry Review: Seeks your best poetry, artwork, photography, interviews, and reviews.
  • Boys' Life: "The magazine for all boys" from the Boy Scouts of America.
  • Briarpatch: Alternative view on issues and events in Canada and the world. Politics, unions, the environment, women's rights, international affairs.
  • Brick: "Brick publishes outstanding literary essays. In its pages, novelists and poets share their thoughts about their lives, their work and the work of other artists. Brick also features interviews, excerpts, and many "found" treasures." Canadian, three/year.
  • Broken Pencil: Zine culture and independent arts.
  • The Brunching Shuttlecocks: Online satire and humour; pays small honorarium.
  • Bywords: Poetry and Ottawa literary events.

  • C international contemporary art : C places the work of Canadian artists in an international context, bringing a world of contemporary art to your doorstep and the work of Canadian artists to the world.
  • Cabaret Vert Magazine: Experimental, alternative and multi-media language art.
  • Cahiers Élisabéthains: Features articles on literature and drama of the Elizabethan period.
  • Cahoots: Canadian quarterly magazine for womem.
  • Canadian Art: Visual arts: painting, sculpture, film, video, architecture and design.
  • Canadian Biker: Non-fiction. Motorcycles.
  • Canadian Business: Canadian business news.
  • Canadian Children's Book News/Littérature canadienne pour la jeunesse: Quarterly. Author, illustrator, bookstore and publisher profiles, recommended reading and review, coverage of important issues in the children's book field, and industry news.
  • Canadian Children's Literature: Bilingual (English and French) journal of criticism and review covering Canadian books and other media for children and young adults.
  • Canadian Classics: Canada's only glossy, classic car magazine. Monthly.
  • Canadian Coin News: Coin collecting and numismatics from a Canadian point of view. Bi-weekly.
  • Canadian Dimension: Non-fiction. Debate on social change - where red meets green, feminists take on socialists and aboriginals take on social democrats.
  • Canadian Ethnic Studies Journal: 3/yr. History and cultural life of ethnic groups in Canada.
  • The Canadian Fly Fisher: Quarterly. Canadian fly fishing destinations and techniques.
  • Canadian Gardening: Home gardens across Canada, new trends in flower and vegetable growing and innovative landscaping ideas. 7 issues/year.
  • Canadian Geographic: Exploring Canada's people, places and history.
  • Canadian Home & Country: Country homes and style.
  • Canadian Home Workshop: Renovation and home maintenance projects. 10 issues/year.
  • Canadian Homes and Cottages: Home features from across the country, do-it-yourself projects and information about new building products.
  • The Canadian Horse Journal: All breed, all interest.
  • Canadian House and Home: Home decor, design, renovation and entertaining. 10/yr.
  • Canadian Interiors: Interior architecture and design.
  • Canadian Journal of Film Studies: A Canadian forum for articles on film and tv, in English and French. Theory, history, criticism, book reviews and reprints of rare/archival documents. Published by the Film Studies Association of Canada.
  • Canadian Journal of History/Annales Canadiennes D'Histoire: 3/yr. General history in all periods of history and in all fields other than Canadian.
  • Canadian Journal of Native Studies: Bi-annual. Focuses on issues affecting First Nations' People.
  • Canadian Journal on Aging/La revue canadienne du vieillissement: Scholarly, refereed journal.
  • Canadian Literature: Canadian Literature celebrates the best Canadian writers and writing.
  • Canadian Living: Monthly women's magazine.
  • Canadian Lutheran: Magazine of the Lutheran Church of Canada.
  • Canadian Notes & Queries: Articles, essays, memoirs, review and other material for people interested in Canadian studies.
  • Canadian Poetry: Journal that is devoted to the study of poetry from all periods in Canada.
  • Canadian Screenwriter: Quarterly publication for professional writers in film, TV, radio, and new media with news, events, and the latest information on the craft of writing.
  • Canadian Sports Collector: News and market information for sports collectors. Monthly.
  • The Canadian Sportsman: Harness horse racing industry.
  • Canadian Stamp News: Philatelic news. Bi-weekly.
  • Canadian Stories: Memoirs, reminiscences, brief biographies, cartoons, trip accounts, short stories and poems written by Canadians about Canada and Canadians.
  • Canadian Thoroughbred: Racing statistics, racing and breeding updates, sales results, provincial reviews and reports on people nd events that influence racing across the country.
  • Canadian Teddy Bear News: Artist profiles and collector news.
  • Canadian Woman Studies/les cahiers de la femme: Feminist quarterly magazine.
  • Canadian Woodworking: Bi-monthly. For the hobbyist to the advanced woodworker. Plans, projects, tips, tool reviews, coming events and book reviews.
  • Canadian Yachting: Bi-monthly. Canada's national sailing magazine. News items, boat reviews, equipment information and maintenance instruction.
  • Canyon Park Orchard: Humourous short stories.
  • Carousel: Volunteer-driven literary and visual arts publication based at the University of Guelph.
  • Cat Fancy: For people who love felines.
  • Catholic Insight: Examination of issues of public concern with fidelity to Catholic teaching.
  • Celtic Heritage: Canadian bi-monthly magazine about the culture, language, traditions, and history of the Celtic people.
  • Chalk and Cue: Canada's national billiard magazine.
  • Charisma & Christian Life: Articles on ministry and Christian life.
  • Chart: Monthly magazine for Canadian and international music, emphasis on youth culture.
  • Chatelaine / Châtelaine: Women's fashion magazine.
  • Chattahoochee Review: The Literary Quarterly of Georgia Perimeter College.
  • Chess Then and Now: Quarterly. A lighthearted look at the Canadian chess scene.
  • ChickaDEE/Chirp/OWL: Stories, games, puzzles and crafts for children; emphasis on nature and science. Chirp is for pre-schoolers, Chickadee for children ages 3 to 8, OWL for ages 8 and up
  • Christian Science Monitor: Upbeat, personal essays from 400 to 1,100 words.
  • Christianity Today: American Christian magazine group, publishing Campus Life, Men of Integrity, Christian Parenting and Today's Christian Woman.
  • Cicada: Literary magazine for teens and young adults.
  • The Claremont Review: Literary magazine showcasing writers aged 13 - 19, they publish poetry, short stories and short plays.
  • CMC Magazine: CMC = Computer-Mediated Communication. News, essays, and opinion about computer mediated communication.
  • Cobblestone Publishing: A division of the Cricket Magazine Group; publish for ages 5 and up Odyssey (science); for ages 7 - 9 Appleseeds (general social studies); and for ages 9 - 14 Calliope (world history), Cobblestone (American history), Faces (world culture), andFootsteps (African American history).
  • Coda: Magazine de la musique électronique, des nouvelles cultures, il s'adresse à un grand public ainsi qu'aux professionnels.
  • Columbia Review: Annual from Columbia University. Poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, cultural essays, satire. Have published such luminaries as Ginsberg and Kerouac.
  • Compass: A Jesuit journal. Lively debate on contemporary social and religious issues.
  • Conjunctions: American literary review based in New York. Fiction, poetry, criticism, drama, art and interviews.
  • Contemporary Poetry Review: An on-line journal dedicated exclusively to the criticism of poetry. Do not publish poetry.
  • Contemporary Verse 2 (CV2): Interviews, articles, reviews, essays, original verse. Conversely:Magazine that explores relationships through essays, memoirs and fiction.
  • Coppertales: "a journal of rural arts". Based at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. Publishes "poetry, short fiction, life stories, articles, art work, photographs, reviews and interviews which feature rural experience. The magazine's intention is to promote Queensland and Australian rural culture."
  • Cottage Life: Canadian semi-annual that, in addition to practical information, examines and celebrates the joys of cottage living.
  • Cottage Magazine: Western Canada's leading publication for rural and recreational property owners.
  • The Cottager: Cottage living and lifestyles for owners of recreational property in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.
  • The Country Connection: An eco-sensitive magazine for true nature lovers and the rural adventurer. Canadian quarterly.
  • Coup de pouce: Le mensuel féminin le plus lu et le plus vendu au Québec.
  • Coupe: A visual collision between the worlds of design, art, technology and pop culture. Canadian quarterly.
  • Creative Nonfiction Magazine: a journal devoted exclusively to the creative nonfiction genre. American periodical. "Our standard payment to writers is $10 per published page." (from 2002 email from editor)
  • The Cree Nation Magazine: Free magazine serving the James Bay Cree in Northern Quebec and Ontario. Canadian.
  • CrossConnect: "For us technical types, CrossConnect is a bridge between the dualism of logic and emotion, a blending of yin and yang. It's the gray area where our artistic and scientific talents can mingle."
  • CTHEORY: Review of books on theory, technology, and culture.
  • Cyberstage: Arts and technology.
  • Cycle Canada: Motorcycle magazine.

  • The Dalhousie Review: Accepts non-fiction articles, fiction, poetry, and book reviews.
  • Dance Current: 11/yr. Inside the art and culture of dance; inclusive of all genres. Canadian.
  • Dance International: Regular and special reports from dance correspondents around the world.
  • dANDelion Magazine: Each issue documents a very distinctive and contemporary taste in prose, poetry, image and text.
  • Decision: A Christian, inspirational magazine published by the Billy Graham Evangilistic Association.
  • The Danforth Review: Prose and poetry; online magazine. Accepts emailed submissions.
  • Dark Planet: A Webzine of Science Fiction, Modern Fantasy, Poetry, and Related Non-fiction.
  • Descant: Canadian literary quarterly of fiction and poetry.
  • Devil's Artisan(DA): A Journal of the Printing Arts: A semi-annual, Canadian publication that presents information on the craft of printing and bookmaking.
  • Devo'Zine: Magazine for teens.
  • Didaskalia: Journal dedicated to the study of ancient Greek and Roman Theatre.
  • Digital Journal.com: Quarterly Canadian nationl devoted to the ongoing convergence of information technology, lifestyle and the arts.
  • Divan: Online Australian poetry magazine.
  • Diver Magazine:9/year. Dedicated to aquatic adventure, dive travel, marine life, the marine environment, equipment, photography, Canadian oceans and lakes and scuba related subjects.
  • Dogs In Canada: Offering a wealth of information and entertainment to dog lovers and owners.
  • Drama Magazine: Published in London. International drama journal.

  • Early Theatre: A journal associated with the records of early English drama.
  • Eastern Woods and Waters: 6/yr. Focusses on hunting, fishing, environment, wildlife management.
  • Edgar Literary Magazine: Accepts short fiction, essays and poetry.
  • Edinburgh Review: Fiction, poetry, comment and criticism with a Scottish flavour. "Our fees are very modest (c. £50 for ten pages)." (from 2002 email from editor) That's about $110. Edinburgh Review is happy to reply by e-mail - saving you the cost of two International Reply Coupons.
  • Education Canada: Official magazine of the Canadian Education Association (CEA).
  • Education Today: Contemporary issues and trends in Ontario's elementary and secondary school systems.
  • Elle Canada: Women's magazine. Fashion, beauty and society, plus films, books and the arts from a Canadian perspective.
  • Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine: Publishes every kind of mystery short story.
  • Ellipse: Canadian poetry in translation. English and French.
  • Energy Medicine: Focuses on "the intuitive link found in mind/body medicine."
  • Energy Studies Reviews: Canadian magazine dedicated to energy issues and potential economic and environmental impact.
  • enRoute: Air Canada's award-winning inflight bilingual, lifestyle magazine.
  • Environments: Refereed journal published in association with the Heritage Resources Centre at the University of Waterloo.
  • Espace: Unique revue de sculpture au Canada.
  • Essays on Canadian Writing: Publishes scholarly articles on writing from English Canada and Québec.
  • The Ethical Spectacle: Politics, arts, technology, culture.
  • Event: The Douglas College Review - fiction and poetry. The Canadian Magazine Publishers Association notes, "Event features literary works that display an excellence of expression and intensity of experience rarely found in large commercial magazines. Recent works have won National and Western Magazine Awards."
  • Existere: Journal of Arts and Literature (semi-annual, York University).
  • Explore: 7/yr. Canada's outdoor adventure magazine.
  • eye Weekly: Webzine of the Toronto arts and culture review.

  • Faith Today: Cross-denominal, general-interest, national Canadian Christian full-colour bi-monthly magazine. Published by the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.
  • Fantasy & Science Fiction: The name says it all. American print monthly.
  • Far North Oil & Gas Review: Developing petroleum industry in Canada. Quarterly.
  • FASHION Magazine: Canadian women's fashions.
  • Fashion 18: Provides girls with a cool source for trends, fashion and beauty information and entertainment.
  • The Fiddlehead: Literary periodical from University of New Brunswick. The Canadian Magazine Publishers Association notes, "Writing (mainly Canadian) at its best, full of vitality and surprise. The Fiddlehead is a perennial." Poetry and fiction; paying market.
  • filling Station: Poetry, fiction and graphic arts, with interviews and reviews. Canadian.
  • Fireweed: Contemporary arts and literature by women writers, visual artists and photographers. Published in Toronto since 1978. A "vital nervy feminist statement."
  • The First Line: Write using their first line. Pays US $5. Accepts emailed submissions.
  • First Responder: For search and rescue, emergency medical and other first responders.
  • Flare Magazine: Canadian national fashion magazine.
  • flashquake: Flash fiction and poetry. US$5-25. Accepts emailed submissions.
  • Foreign Policy Magazine: American quarterly of international affairs.
  • Fractal Matter: Online journal with articles and reviews on comic books, video games and popular culture.
  • Fugue: Web version of the literary magazine from the University of Idaho College of Letters and Science.
  • FUSE: Debates involving art and cultural politics.
  • FUSION: Clay and glass techniques, exhibition reviews, profiles, events clendars, calls for entry, grant information and photographs of recent work.
  • FW: The Art of Living: What's hot, who's cool and how you can get in on the action. Ideas to make room in a hectic schedule to explore new things.

  • The Gardener for the Prairies: Quarterly tailored to Praire growing conditions.
  • Gardening Life: Practical horticultural information for gardening enthusiasts of every level.
  • Geist: Fiction, creative nonfiction, photographs, drawings, cartoons, literary trivia and a limited amount of poetry. The Canadian Magazine Publishers Association notes, "The focus of Canada's largest literary magazine is how Canadians perceive and experience their own country."
  • Georgia Review: University of Georgia. Fiction, essays, poetry, book reviews and visual arts. Has published Eudora Welty, Eavan Boland, Judith Ortiz Cofer, and Philip Levine, and consistently publishes new writers.
  • Georgian Bay Today: Quarterly. Information, news and opinion for recreationists, residents and tourists around the shore of Georgian Bay and related lakelands.
  • Girls' Life: For girls aged 10 to 15.
  • Glimmer Train: American literary review. Fiction, very short fiction and poetry. Accepts emailed submissions.
  • Going Natural: Canadian quarterly. Federation of Canadian Naturists official publication. Reporting on naturist/nudist news, club listings, beach listings and more.
  • GORP (Great Outdoor Recreation Pages): Web's core resource for information on outdoor recreation and adventure travel.
  • GospelSing.com: An interdenominational publication promoting praise to God through gospel events and Christian music. Publish information relative to gospel groups and soloists, inspirational articles and poems.
  • Graffito, the poetry poster: Ottawa's one and only poetry poster.
  • Grain: Canadian and international poetry and fiction, based in Saskatchewan. The Canadian Magazine Publishers Association notes, "The annual Short Grain contest attracts over 1,500 entries."
  • Granta Magazine: American literary and political review.
  • The Green Muse: New print/online journal seeks submissions of poetry, prose, memoir, essay, digital photography and artwork. Welcomes variety in theme and form.
  • Green Teacher: Non-profit publication for educators seeking to promote environmental and global awareness among elementary and secondary school students.
  • Gruene Street: An Internet Journal of Poetry and Prose.

  • IE:Money: Canadian investment and personal finance magazine
  • Imprint: For writers, editors and anyone who writes for profit or publication.
  • Inroads: Canadian annual "dedicated to making inroads into the intellectual solitudes that divide this country."
  • Inside Track Motorsport News: 24/yr. Includes exciting coverage of motor racing superstars as well as homegrown talent. Canadian publication.
  • Insight Magazine: Weekly for high school aged teens; a ministry of the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
  • Inter Art Actuel: On various and alternative art forms.
  • Interculture: Canadian semi-annual publication available in English or French. Focus on issues of contemporary cultures.
  • International Journal: International relations. Canadian quarterly.
  • Intertext: Online fiction magazine for stories that cross between traditional genre boundaries, under 15,000 words.
  • Interzone: British science fiction and fantasy magazine.
  • Inuit Art Quarterly: Dedicated to the art of the Inuit.
  • Inuktitut: More than four decades of Inuit language, culture and tradition. In English, French and Inuktitut. Serving Canada, Greenland, Russia, Alaska and Denmark.
  • It's Still Winter: A Web Journal of Contemporary Canadian Poetry and Poetics.
  • Ivey Business Journal: Canadian senior executive and management ideas.

  • Kanawa: Canadian canoeing and kayaking magazine.
  • ken*again, the literary magazine: Nonprofit, non-paying American online journal publishing poetry, prose and art.
  • The Kenyon Review: American literary review which (in 2002) offers, per printed page, $10 for prose and drama, and $15 for poetry.
  • Kidsworld Magazine: Canadian; general interest. News, book and movie reviews, visits to foreign countries.
  • Kudzu: Named after a weed that grows in the American South. "Kudzu covers everything....if you stand still too long... you'll get covered up, too." Literary.

  • Labour/Le Travail: Canadian semi-annual. Bilingual. Working-class history and labour studies.
  • L'actualité: "L'actualité démarque par le regard à la lois neuf et critique qu'il porte sur les questions politiques, sociales et culturelles qui préoccupent les Québécois." - Canadian Magazine Publishers Association. 20 issues/yr.
  • LawNow: Bi-monthly public legal education magazine.
  • The Leader: 10/yr. Scouts Canada magazine with a focus on helping adults plan activities with young people.
  • The Leading Edge: Science fiction and fantasy magazine produced by volunteer staff at Brigham Young University. Publishes fiction, poetry and artwork.
  • Legacy:Alberta's cultural heritage magazine. Quarterly. The Lion and the Unicorn: "a theme- and genre-centred journal of international scope committed to a serious, ongoing discussion of literature for children." Based at Mankato State University.
  • Literal Latté: American online literary review. Prose, poetry and art.
  • Literary Review: American literary review at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Fiction, poetry (English and translated), essays on contemporary literature and short reviews.
  • The Literary Review of Canada (LRC): Mainly book reviews, with essays, excerpts and poetry.
  • Literary Traveler: The world of your literary imagination.
  • Lodestar Quarterly: "an online journal of the finest gay, lesbian, and queer literature." Les bi gay trans. Poetry, short stories, novel excerpts. Submit by email. No payment.
  • London Review of Books: British political, literary magazine.

  • Maclean's: Canadian weekly news and opinion.
  • Magma Magazine: U.K. poetry magazine with photography.
  • The Malahat Review: A handsome quarterly journal of previously unpublished poetry and fiction by both new and respected writers. The Canadian Magazine Publishers Association notes, "For over 10 years, judges of the National and Western Magazine Awards have found finalists in its pages."
  • Manoa: Publishes fiction, poetry, natural history and personal essays, interviews, short reviews twice a year.
  • Marlboro Review: Not cigarettes, the town in Vermont. Fiction, poetry, translations and essays. Simultaneous submissions okay.
  • Maisonneuve: Provides a young, edgy range of commentary across the arts, sciences, daily and social life. Issues often have themes, so check out their website. An English bi-monthly out of Montreal.
  • Masthead: The people, events and issues shaping Canada's magazine industry. 10 issues/yr.
  • Material History Review: Documents cultural artifacts, describing their historical context and role in society. Canadian.
  • Matrix: More than two decades of fiction, poetry, commentry and photogrphy. Contributors include Anne Carson, Nino Ricci, Tomson Highway, Margaret Atwood. Canadian.
  • McCann's Planet Magazine: Wild science fiction and fantasy on the web.
  • McGill International Review: Range of opinions and analysis on critical issues for Canada and the world. International relations.
  • The McLuhan Probes: Herbert Marshall McLuhan Foundation.
  • Media Link: Provides free research to journalists. Their topic searchable directory connects the media with experts representing business, government, associations and academia.
  • Media: Quarterly published by the Canadian Association of Journalists, featuring investigative stories and analytical pieces relevant to the profession.
  • MELOmag.com: An International online magazine focused on showcasing art and culture from around the world.
  • Michigan Quarterly Review: American periodical. "Approximately $10 per printed page plus a one year subscription to the journal." (from 2002 email from editor)
  • Mid-American Review: Fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and translations; maximum payment of $50; published by the Department of English at Bowling Green State University. Simultaneous submissions okay.
  • The Mississippi Review: University of Southern Mississippi. Published twice yearly in print and quarterly on the web. Recently published Derek Wolcott, John Barth, Martin Amis, Margaret Atwood, Susan Minot, Kazuo Ishiguro, Tomaz Salamun, and William Gibson. Poetry and fiction.
  • Missouri Review: American periodical. "$30 printed page for prose, min. of $200 for poetry feature." (from 2002 email from editor) Poetry (features only: submit 6-14 pages), fiction, essay. Three/year from University of Missouri, Columbia MO.
  • MIX : Independant art and culture. A Canadian contemporary interdisciplinary arts quarterly.
  • MoneySense: Canadian personal finance.
  • Montserrat Review: American. Recent contributors include Stephen Kessler, Denise Levertov, Marge Piercy, Tom McKeown. Emerging and established writers - poetry and prose.
  • Mosaic: Essays on literature.
  • Mother Jones: Website of the feisty alternative print mag.
  • Moto Journal: Seul magazine motocycliste de langue française à être publié 10 fois par année.
  • Muse: Canadian museums. Quarterly.
  • Musicworks: Articles cover topics from music's relationship to society to discussion of musical creators.
  • Muskoka Magazine: For Muskoka cottgers, residents and frequent visitors.
  • My Friend: Catholic magazine for kids.
  • Mystery Readers Journal: Quarterly thematic mystery review.

  • The Nashwaak Review: Poetry, fiction, travel pieces, essays, articles and reviews. B/w photography/paintings.
  • The Nation: Local news and cultural articles in English and Cree for the James Bay Crees in Northern Quebec and Ontario.
  • National Geographic: Geography, adventure and exploration. Also publishes Adventure, Traveler and World for kids.
  • National Wildlife Federation publications:: Include National Wildlife and International Wildlife for adults, and Ranger Rick, Your Big Backyard and Wild Animal Baby for children.
  • Natural Life Magazine: Bi-monthly publication focusing on natural lifestyle.
  • Nature Canada: Nature and environment
  • Neo-opsis: Canadian science fiction magazine.
  • NetSurfer Digest: Wide-ranging review of cyberspace.
  • Network/Le Reseau: A forum for critical discussion and debate on existing and emerging women's health issues. Canadian quarterly.
  • New England Review: Middlebury College, VT. Recent contributors include Nancy Reisman, Jorge Luis Borges, Mark Rudman. Poetry, fiction, non-fiction.
  • New Moon: "The magazine for girls and their dreams."
  • New Orphic Review: Reads mailed submissions of fiction, poetry, reviews, and essays. Send, with SASE, to New Orphic Review, 706 Mill Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4S5.
  • The New Quarterly: New directions in Canadian writing. Fiction and poetry. The Canadian Magazine Publishers Association notes, "Winner of the National Magazine Awards for poetry and fiction."
  • New Rain: On-line literary magazine featuring short-short fiction of 250-1,000 words.
  • New Socialist: Canadian bi-monthly aiming to help renew a socialism that is democratic, inclusive and internationalist.
  • The New World Reader: a forum for scientific inquiry.
  • Newfoundland Studies: Semi-annual interdisciplinary journal devoted to the various aspects of life in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Night Train: Up to $100 US. Flash fiction and short stories. Can submit by email.
  • Nordic Way: Canadian on-line publication combining editorial material from the Swedish Press and the Scandinavian Press.
  • North American Inns: Travel magazine. Canadain.
  • Nova Scotia Business Journal: "What's in your briefcase? The successful business owner, manager or senior executive carries the Nova Scotia Business Journal."
  • NUVO Magazine: From wine and dining through fine art, fashion, architecture and travel, the editorial emphasis is on historical and contemporary cultural contexts.

  • Ohio Review: 2/yr from Ohio University. Contemporary poetry, fiction, and essays. Recent contributors include Gordon Lish, Amy England, David Wagoner.
  • The Onion: Satirical weekly news.
  • OnNature: "Brings readers closer to nature by exploring Ontario’s natural areas and wildlife and providing insight into current environmental issues."
  • On Spec: Canadian magazine of science fiction and speculative writing. Guy Gavriel Kay said of the magazine, "It deserves readers, and rewards them."
  • Ontario Craft Magazine: Artists, exhibition and book reviews, calendar of events.
  • Ontario Snowmobiler: Quarterly. Guides, services, and accommodations in Ontario.
  • Open Letter: For more than 35 years, provocative forum for theoretical and critical explorations of contemporary and experimentl writing and Canadian cultural conflict.
  • Opera Canada: Over 4 decades of profiles, reviews and lively features on trends and issues in opera and music theatre.
  • Orbit: Canadian magazine for educators, from OISE/University of Toronto.
  • Other Voices: Alberta literary journal.
  • Our Canada: A magazine for Canadians.
  • Our Times:Canada's independant labour magazine. Bimonthly.
  • Out of Service: Visual artists from the Yukon and literature from across Canada.
  • Outdoor Canada: 8/yr. Canadian. Hunting and fishing.
  • Outlook Magazine: A Jewish Publication. Left political perspective in articles, poems, stories and reviews. Promotes peace in the Middle East, supports multiculturalism and self-determination of all people. Canadian.
  • Outpost Magazine: Canadian bi-monthly featuring profiles of off-beat and off-the-beaten-track destinations.
  • Overland Express: online journal of Australian writing.

  • Pacific Affairs: Quarterly scholarly journal focusing on important current political, economic and social issues throughout Asia and the Pacific. Canadian.
  • Pacific Review: American literary review. Short-short fiction, one-act plays and screenplays or stand-alone excerpts, poetry and art.
  • Pacific Rim Voices: to encourage and promote greater understanding of and among the peoples and nations of the Pacific Rim and South Asia.
  • Pacific Yachting: Canadian monthly covering both power and sail with a focus cruising destinations in the Pacific Ocean.
  • paperplates: Fiction and poetry.
  • Parabola Magazine: A quarterly journal devoted to the exploration of the quest for meaning as it is expressed in the world's myths, symbols, and religious traditions.
  • Parachute: Montreal-based quarterly. International coverage of contemporary art.
  • The Paris Review: "The Paris Review pays as much as $200/poem and $1000/fiction." (from 2002 email from editor) Despite the name, American periodical.
  • Partisan Review: American periodical. "Honoraria depend on the budget we have, but generally poems receive $50-100, fiction $200-300, and nonfiction $250-350." (from 2002 email from editor)
  • Peace Magazine: Canadian quarterly on current events.
  • Pedal Magazine: Cycling publication covering all aspects of the sport.
  • Penguin Eggs: Folk, roots and world music with emphasis on emerging Canadian talent.
  • Penniless Press: Come by. Have a read. If you think your work would fit, sent it here. 
  • Penwomanship: a magazine for the creative woman writer is seeking short stories, poetry, personal essays, and short-short humour pieces, advice columns in areas of women's health issues, finances and writing tips for women.
  • Penwood Review: "... high quality poetry of all kinds, and to provide a forum for poets who want to write intriguing, energetic, and disciplined poetry as an expression of their faith in God. We encourage writing that elevates the sacred while exploring its mystery and meaning in our lives." American. Poetry and essays on poetry.
  • Perihelion: American online poetry review.
  • phati'tude: a literary magazine developed by the Intercultural Alliance of Artists & Scholars, Inc.
  • Pif: Quarterly zine dedicated to publishing poetry and short fiction. Occasional book, music, movie and political reviews.
  • Ploughshares: American literary review. Poetry and fiction. Based at Emerson College.
  • PNG Poetry Online: Quarterly webzine of contemporary poetry. Includes extensive poetry related web links list.
  • Pockets: Christian magazine for ages 6 to 12.
  • Poet's Canvas: Min. US$10/poem. Can submit by email.
  • The Poetry Kit: U.K. poetry magazine on net and in print.
  • Policy Options: Public policy in Canada. 10 issues/year.
  • Postmodern Culture: Interdisciplinary criticism.
  • Potluck children’s Literary Magazine: Potluck Magazine publishes poetry, short stories, fables, book reviews, and artwork by young writers and artist ages 8-16
  • Prairie Fire: Literary journal from the Canadian prairies. Carol Shields said, "Prairie Fire is lively, eclectic and intelligent." Recent contributors include Sandra Birdsell, Lorna Crozier, Patrick Friesen and Robert Kroetsch.
  • Prairie Journal: Canadian literature from a prairie perspective.
  • Prefix Photo: Contemporary Canadian photography and related arts. Semi-annual.
  • PRISM International: "Oldest literary magazine in the Canadian West" from the University of British Columbia. The Canadian Magazine Publishers Association notes, "Since 1959, Prism international has won a National Magazine Award, been listed among Writer's Digest top 20 magazines in North American and regularly made the Journey Prize short list."
  • Profit: Canadian money and finance.
  • Progress: Atlantic Canada's economic growth and properity, corporate innovations and emerging trends.
  • Prospect: Britain-based international magazine of essays of political, cultural and intellectual debate.
  • Public: Toronto-based semi-annual. Interdisciplinary journal exploring contemporary cultural issues. Site currently under construction.

  • Quanta: Science fiction and fantasy.
  • Queen Street Quarterly: Distinguished forum for contemporary Canadian poetry and prose.
  • Queen's Quarterly: Queen's University Canadian review.
  • QWERTY: Literary and visual arts magazine published by Icehouse Press in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Quill & Quire: Canadian book publishing industry news and book reviews.

  • Rampike: Two decades of Canadian literature. Contributors include Lynn Crosbie, Umberto Eco, Linda Hutcheon.
  • Red Herring Magazine: Provides analyses and reporting on technology, entrepreneurialism and financial markets.
  • Red Lamp Online: "A journal of realist, socialist and humanitarian poetry." Australian. Very small press.
  • Red River Review:an online journal dedicated to the publishing of poetry.
  • Report On Business: Canadian business.
  • Resources for Feminist Research: Interdisciplinary journal of feminist scholarship.
  • Rhetnet: Cyberjournal for rhetoric and writing.
  • Rhubarb Magazine: Literary and visual arts quarterly published by the Mennonite Literary Society. Theme based issues feature creative non-fiction, fiction, poetry, humour and reviews by established and emerging writers and artists of Mennonite heritage.
  • RicePaper Magazine: Quarterly magazine that covers the people, events and issues shaping Asian Canadian contemporary culture.
  • The Richmond Review: Online literary, primarily non-fiction, magazine based in Richmond, England.
  • Rocket Punch Magazine: "The journal for the nerdy and jaded bitter has-been."
  • Romantic Times Magazine: Strictly book reviews; strictly romance.
  • Room of One's Own: Canada's oldest feminist literary journal.
  • Rotunda Magazine: 3/yr. Royal Ontario Museums publication. Showcasing celebrated collections and international research.
  • Rural Delivery: Farming, gardening, cooking and other aspects of country living.
  • Ryerson Review of Journalism: Quarterly produced by students in the Ryerson School of Journalism's magazine program on the practice and malpractice of journalism in Canada.