Lit Mags Accepting Submissions in February 2026

The latest guide to paying markets, submission dates, and publishing opportunities.

This month brings fresh opportunities for writers looking to share their work with the world. February 2026 is packed with literary magazines opening their submission windows, offering diverse platforms for fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and more.

Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting your publication journey, this month presents numerous chances to find the perfect home for your writing.

This roundup highlights literary magazines actively seeking submissions throughout February, with details on genres accepted, submission guidelines, and deadlines.

Remember to carefully review each magazine’s submission guidelines before sending your work. Take time to read recent issues to ensure your writing aligns with their aesthetic and mission. With thoughtful submissions and a bit of persistence, February could be the month your work finds its literary home!

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Lit Mags Accepting Submissions in February 2026

Chortle: Love Theme
Seeking short humor pieces (600 words or fewer) with a funny, unique POV on romance, dating, love, or relationships. Formats include satire, parody, lists, fake articles, and absurdist pieces similar to McSweeney’s or The New Yorker’s Shouts and Murmurs. No personal essays or short fiction.
Payment: $100.
Deadline: February 6, 2026.

Little Somethings Press: Motherhood Anthology
Seeking poetry, prose, and art centered on motherhood — both the joy and the trauma. Contributors will receive a small honorarium and a contributor copy. The anthology will be launched at a community event at the Tempe History Museum in May 2026, featuring readings by published writers.
Payment: Small honorarium.
Length: Poetry under one page; prose under 500 words.
Deadline: February 7, 2026.

The Suburban Review: Aftermath
An Australian quarterly digital journal seeking radical, reflective, and resilient work for Issue #41: Aftermath. They want writing that honors the past, tends to the present, and shapes the future—whether you’re starting from scratch or back to your old tricks. Submit fiction, nonfiction, poetry (maximum 3 poems), comics, or art. Only one submission per person; choose your category. Simultaneous submissions allowed.
Payment: Fiction: AUD$300-450 (based on length 500-2,500 words); Nonfiction: AUD$400 (1,250-2,000 words); Poetry: Up to AUD$550 (suite of 3 poems); Comics: AUD$300; Art: AUD$200-300.
Deadline: February 8, 2026 (5 p.m. AEDT).