Short story magazines aren't completely defunct. There are still a few that continue to operate, but they might have adapted to changing reader preferences and market conditions. It's a evolving landscape for this form of publication.
There are many good short story magazines out there, and the specifics of which magazines are better may vary from person to person. However, here are some popular short story magazines for reference:
1 reader
2. Science fiction world
3 Translations
4 Sprouts
5 novel reading network
National Geography of China
7 fireworks
8. Appreciation of Literature and Art
9. Painting
10 Reader Magazine
These magazines all covered different types of short stories, including science fiction, fantasy, history, modern, love, and so on. You can choose a magazine that suits your interests.
There are many magazines for short story submission. Here are some common magazines and their submission methods:
[1] Fictional Magazine: One of the largest fiction magazines in China would select outstanding short stories to recommend to readers every year. Submit email: yjshrb @comicfreenet.
2. Reader: A comprehensive magazine with a wide range of manuscripts. Author email: reader @examplecom.
3. Fictional Selection: A comprehensive magazine with a similar style to the above magazines. Submit email: Short Story Selection @examplecom.
4. Sprout: One of the most influential novel magazines in China. Rich source of manuscripts and diverse styles. Submit email:mengya@ mengyacommn.
5. Reader's Original Literature: A magazine that focuses on reader's original literature has a stable source of manuscripts and a high quality of manuscripts. Submit email: Read Original Literature @examplecom.
6. City: A magazine with the theme of urban emotions, with emotional stories as the main theme. Submit email: City @examplecom.
The above are some of the common short story submission magazines. The specific submission requirements and methods will be notified on the official website of each magazine or in the submission email. Please submit according to the specific requirements to ensure that the manuscript is accepted.
Short stories can be submitted to many different magazines and journals. The following are some common short story submission magazines:
1 reader
2 Storyteller
3 Sprouts
4 novel reading network
5 Science fiction stories
6. Appreciation of Literature and Art
7 Miniature novels
8 Fictions
Hundred Flowers Continent
Chinese Literature
Of course, this was only a part of it. Different magazines and journals have different requirements and standards, so you need to choose the most suitable submission method according to the characteristics of your work and the target audience. At the same time, you also need to understand the specific requirements and process of submission in order to better prepare and submit your work.
First, research the magazines that accept short stories in your genre. Then, carefully read their submission guidelines. Make sure your story is polished and follows their formatting requirements before sending it.
For short - story lovers, 'The Paris Review' is a must - mention. It has been a platform for some of the most iconic short stories over the years. 'Electric Literature' is also great. It offers a variety of short stories with a modern touch. And 'Guernica' is a good choice too, known for its literary content including short stories.
A few popular options for YA short story magazines are 'Bustle's YA Fiction' and 'YA Interrobang'. These magazines provide a platform for emerging YA voices and present a wide range of themes and genres to appeal to young adult readers.
A few literary magazines that offer payment for short story submissions are Tin House and One Story. They often look for unique and compelling narratives. The pay rates can vary depending on the quality and popularity of the submission.