Magazine Submissions
We are also accepting art submissions for the cover and interior pages. Publication date: 1 March 2026.
Magazine Submissions – Poetry Edition (Issue #5)
Welcome to the official submissions page for Poems, Tales & Other English Words. Here you can find everything you need to submit your poetry or artwork for our upcoming editions.
We publish short fiction, flash, poetry, essays and artwork from emerging and established creators. Our submission guidelines are designed to be clear, friendly, and accessible for writers and artists across the UK and beyond.
Current & Upcoming Issues — Magazine Submissions Overview
Issue #1 (Children’s Edition) is available to order from our store.
Issue #2 (Speculative Fiction Edition) is available to order from our store.
Issue #3 (PRIDE Edition) is available to order from our store.
Issue #4 (Christmas Edition) is now published and available to order from our store.
Issue #5 (Poetry Edition) is now open for magazine submissions (poetry + artwork) from 1 December 2025 – 1 February 2026. Publication date is 1 March 2026.
You can also browse all previous editions via our Previous Editions collection.
What We Are Looking For – Poetry Magazine Submissions
- Poetry (all forms and genres welcome)
- Art & illustration for the cover and interior pages
- Genre: Any
Submissions for the Poetry Edition are open from 1 December 2025 – 1 February 2026. Please clearly indicate whether your email contains poetry submissions, art submissions, or both.
magsubmissions@bigthinkingpublishing.com
About Poems, Tales & Other English Words – Our Literary Magazine
Poems, Tales & Other English Words is our quarterly literary magazine, created to spotlight new voices in poetry, fiction, art and non-fiction. We keep the magazine submissions process free, accessible, and welcoming.
Every edition is available as a free digital download, with paperback versions available at cost from our store. Revenue is used to support the next issue, including professional formatting and design.
Looking for inspiration? Explore all past issues via our Previous Editions page, and visit our main magazine hub here: Quarterly Magazine .