Our number one criteria, above all else, is mastery of craft. Though Qwerty has primarily published literary fiction and fine art, we have no qualms with publishing genre fiction that subverts convention, experimental work that inverts tradition in pursuit of innovative storytelling, or images that play on the senses in unusual ways.
So go ahead: send us your stories that tap into the lower depths of the public consciousness. And also send us your poems and photos about the zombie apocalypse. So long as it’s exemplary, we’d be delighted to feature your work in future issues of Qwerty Magazine.
Fiction Submissions
Size limit: 5000 words
We accept previously unpublished fiction and creative non-fiction up to 5,000 words in length. Your submission must be double-spaced, in 12-point font and with 1-inch margins on all the pages.In the cover letter, please include your name and full contact information, and also indicate whether your submission has been simultaneously submitted elsewhere. After sending us your work, please wait at least six months before submitting again.
Art Submissions
Size limit: 5 prints
We accept up to five high-quality, previously unpublished black & white prints per submission. You may also submit colour prints for cover consideration. Alternatively, colour prints may be considered for inclusion within the magazine, but please be aware that they will be printed in black-and-white.
In the cover letter, please include your name and full contact information, and also indicate whether your submission is for cover consideration and if it has been simultaneously submitted elsewhere. After sending us your work, please wait at least six months before submitting again.
Poetry Submissions
Size limit: 6 pages
We accept previously unpublished poetry in any style. You may submit up to 6 pages of poetry, single-spaced, but please include all the pages in a single document with 1-inch margins on all sides.In the cover letter, please include your name and full contact information, and also indicate whether your submission has been simultaneously submitted elsewhere. After sending us your work, please wait at least six months before submitting again.