Open call for submissions closing 15th November 2020

Shorts magazine is considering submissions for its Autumn edition, published 20th November.

We are now accepting original short fiction, essays, poetry, opinion pieces, life writing, articles, research topics, interviews, top ten lists, monologues, original photography, cartoons, artist showcase…if I like it, I’ll publish it. Please make sure you read the submission guidelines before sending in your work!

Submissions must be your own work. Copyright remains with the contributor.

Send items for consideration as a Word compatible document to editor.shorts@gmail.com

Welcome to our new Literary Editor!

Exciting times here at Shorts HQ as we welcome writer Angela Huskisson as our new literary editor and social media guru! It’s great to have you on the team (two people make a team, right?).

Angela will be helping to pick stories for future editions of Shorts, as well as using her social media expertise to spread the word that Shorts is a superb platform for new and emerging writers. Please continue to send your submissions to: editor.shorts@gmail.com

The next deadline for submitting your best work is 15th November 2020.

Shorts magazine Covid-19 Special out now!!!

Frustrated with self-isolating? Fed up with social distancing? Is your partner pondering the patio suspiciously? Stay indoors, stay safe and read Shorts magazine!

The Covid-19 Special Edition features short fiction from Paul Toolan, Melissa Todd, Angela Huskisson, Charly Gullett and Marnie Devereux. Join Adrian Harding as he walks the verdant Dorset countryside, and share underwater adventures with nature photographer Jane Leakey – all for free!

Issue #2 Covid-19 Special

Welcome to Shorts magazine!

Welcome to the first issue of a brand-new venture! Shorts is your forum for commentary, opinion, essays, new short fiction, poetry, photography, reviews and interviews. In this edition you can read short fiction from UK authors Paul Toolan and Angela Huskisson, and poetry from across two continents. We feature beautiful, original images from around the world, and articles to make you contemplate, consider, and laugh out loud. All for free!
Please let us know what you think of Shorts. We’d love to hear from you, and will include your feedback in issue #2!

Send your input to: editor.shorts@gmail.com

I hope you enjoy Shorts and look forward to hearing from you!