Waymark’s Spring ’26 Issue Is Open for Submissions!
Thank you to everyone who submitted to the Fall/Winter ’25 Issue of Waymark!
Submissions for Waymark are currently OPEN for our Spring 26′ Issue until Sunday, April 19th, 2026.
We look forward to reviewing your work!
To submit, please read all of the following guidelines, then click the Submittable button at the bottom of the page.
About Waymark Submissions
Waymark Literary Magazine is a fully online magazine in html format. We publish fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and art.
Waymark accepts submissions from undergraduate students from North America (Canada, Mexico, North America) and its affiliated territories. Work submitted by students residing outside of North America or work from non-undergraduate students will not be considered for revision.
All pieces should be submitted with adherence to MLA formatting: 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, page numbers in the top-left.
Waymark does not publish erotica or fan fiction of any kind. We reject works with excessive violence, hate speech, and unnecessary gore.
All submitted works should be self-contained stories that are not parts of larger works. Waymark does not publish chapters of books or book excerpts.
To ensure fairness during the evaluation process, please do not include identifying information in the document containing your piece.
We use Submittable for our submissions. Please reach out to waymarkmagazine@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
Waymark’s AI Policy
At Waymark, we absolutely prohibit the creation and submission of works solely made by generative AI. Passing off works made by other authors, human or otherwise, is categorically defined as plagiarism and is unacceptable.
However, we do recognize that some generative AI can be used as a tool in the writing process to aid in early narrative development, help bridge educational inequities, or lessen constraints that hinder a collaborative revision process. When used as a tool to provide suggestions and commentary, rather than acting with autonomy, generative AI can have a positive impact on a writer’s work. If you chose to use generative AI as a tool in aiding in your writing process, please disclose that in your cover letter and discuss how you used AI in your work.
Your Cover Letter…
Including a cover letter with your submission is OPTIONAL, but encouraged.
- Includes a short, third-person biography (100 words or less).
- States whether your work is a simultaneous submission and/or has been previously published.
- If you are submitting visual art/photography, includes an artist’s statement that describes your work’s medium, inspiration/meaning, your process/techniques, and any other details you would like to share.
- Includes your contact information.
- Indicates if you used AI in your writing process.
- Format your cover letter according to MLA Formatting.
Genre-Specific Guidelines
Fiction
- We look for works in a variety of genres, including romance, adventure, horror, etc.
- Word limit: 2-3,000 words.
- Please submit one story per submission.
Creative Nonfiction
- We are seeking coming of age tales, memoirs, travel writing, profiles, food writing, reflections, etc.
- We do not publish academic essays; however, we welcome reflections on research processes or academic experiences.
- Word limit: 2-3,000 words.
- Only submit one story per submission.
Poetry
- We are seeking new voices in formal and free verse poetry. Send us your spoken word, sonnets, rondels, haikus, etc.
- Please submit up to 3 poems in a Word document. No one poem should be longer than 3 double-spaced pages.
Visual Art
- All mediums are welcome; however, AI-generated art is not accepted.
- Entry limit: no more than 3 photographed or scanned pieces per submission.
- All submissions must include the artist’s name, the title, the medium, the size of the work, and the year created. You may include a short description if needed.
Submit to us by following the link below to our Submittable.