Inglenook Lit is a space for wonder, joy, and tolerance. It’s a hearth where magic and literature come together to explore the unexplainable, the nebulous space between fiction and reality. We publish two issues per year of creative nonfiction, speculative fiction, and magical realism.
We’re looking for wise narrators and sophisticated storytelling about enchantment, nature, the occult, and life's otherworldly mysteries.
GUIDELINES:
- Send only one piece of prose per genre at a time. Please no poetry or screenplays.
- Original human-crafted work only, no AI sorcery.
- In rare instances, we will consider reprints with appropriate permissions.
- Simultaneous submissions are encouraged and expected.
- Inglenook requests the nonexclusive right to publish accepted work on our website, social media outlets, newsletters, and future print anthologies. Inglenook expects credit for first publication if the work is republished.
We're typically open Nov 1-Dec 31 and June 1-July 31
We're looking for magical realism and retellings that make the mundane more enchanting with craft-forward prose.
In memoir, flash, and essays, we’re looking for wise narrators and sophisticated storytelling about magic (the concept), magick (the practice), enchantment, nature, and life’s mysteries. We love work that uses reality as a springboard for speculation, like Ellen Wayland-Smith'sThe Science of Last Things and Rebecca Solnit's A Field Guide to Getting Lost. If you stray from the beaten path and can write about it with an eye towards craft, please send us your prose.
Do you have a draft of a story or manuscript that you need professional eyes on? Maybe you can’t see the forest for the trees anymore. Or maybe you’re pretty sure that you’ve found your path, but want a second opinion before querying and submitting. Whether you’re writing a short story or book-length work of fiction or CNF, we’ll focus on what makes the start of your work shine and discover what it needs to be its best self.
Working with Inglenook’s editors is about more than what’s on the page. Past writers have described the creative process as “formative and deeply meaningful.” We're equally excited about your growth as an artist as we are about the publishing success of your writing.
Testimonials:
"I cannot thank Inglenook enough for the thoughtful feedback and meticulous edits on my creative nonfiction piece. It turned out better than I could have ever imagined thanks to the editor’s close collaboration. They are true experts in their craft!" - Taylor H.
"Working with Inglenook Lit was an illuminating editorial experience. Their deep and precise mode of editorial practice helped me refine my fiction into a sharper, more resonant piece. The process was both meticulous and supportive — attentive to language, rhythm, and emotional clarity — and it truly strengthened the story’s final form." - Sabyasachi R.
"Working with Inglenook Editors was a great experience! Their attention to detail and thoughtful approach helped polish my writing more than I could ever do alone." - Nicki Y.