The Swamp is an annual print magazine. We welcome poetry, creative nonfiction, and short fiction submissions.  

Our Aesthetic:

The Swamp publishes work that evokes a sense of place, which for The Swamp is broadly defined. We look forward to reading work that we can inhabit, no matter its geography. We do give preference to the southern gothic, to poems and stories wrapped in a heavy coat of humidity. With that said, we seek to publish all work that surprises us with new territory, with characters and landscapes we don't get the chance often enough to read about.

How to Submit:

We only accept submissions through Submittable. Emailed submissions will not be read. Please submit only once per reading period.

• February 5th to March 15th or until monthly caps are reached

•  July 5th to August 15th or until monthly caps are reached

What to Send:

We do not accept previously published work. However, we allow simultaneous submissions. We ask that you notify us in a timely manner if a piece is accepted elsewhere. To withdraw just part of your submission, please message us through the Submittable message system.

Please submit a single document (doc, docx, or pdf).

• Poetry: 3-5 poems

• Fiction: One short story up to 5,000 words or 3 flash pieces

• Nonfiction: One piece up to 5,000 words or 3 flash pieces

Upon publication, all rights revert back to the author. Payment is in the form of a contributor copy.