Fresh Mags You Can Submit to This July

Ah, July. The month everyone pretends they'll “finally have time to write,” right before discovering that 90-degree afternoons are for lying completely still, hoping desperately for a stray breeze. Good news, y’all: You can submit horizontally.

We’re kicking off July with our monthly list of magazines recently added to the Chill Subs database, and there’s something here for every kind of writer. Food-centered pubs for the insatiable. Travel mags for the hodophiles (a maybe-made-up word we just discovered and, oh my god?). And, of course, lit mags that want your poetry, essays, fiction, and more.

Psst. As always, you can explore all the mags all the time in our Browse.

121 Editions → Deadline: Jun 30 | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ☑︎ Some Reprints | Under 100 followers | Canada | 2024 — "121 Editions is an independent online literary publication based in Toronto. We aim to provide BIPOC voices across Canada a platform to share their work and offer readers the chance to discover talented writers who may otherwise remain unknown."

Accent → Deadline: Jul 3 | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Poetry | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | Under 100 followers | United Kingdom — "An international literary project, published sporadically from London."

Quaint Literary → Deadline: Jul 5 | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Multimedia | ☑︎ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 600+ followers | 2026 — "Quaint Literary is a digital magazine emphasizing intellectualism, classics and literature."

The Yutori Review → Deadline: Jul 7 | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Multimedia | ☑︎ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 200+ followers | Bangladesh | 2026 — "Youth-led non-profit magazine showcasing poetry, fiction, essays, art, and photography."

Undercurrent Review → Deadline: Jul 10 | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Poetry | ☑︎ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | Under 100 followers — "An independent youth journal exploring the human cost and cultural impact of systemic public policy through creative prose, analytical essays, and poetry. Bridging the gap between civic governance and human narrative."

Fourteen Magazine → Deadline: Jul 11 | Fee: No | Pay: Rs10000-Rs15000 flat | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 3K+ followers | India | 2024 — "An online thematic bi-annual magazine that platforms anti-caste writing and multimedia work."

silk & ink → Deadline: Jul 15 | Fee: No | Pay: $0-$500 flat | Open for Hybrid, | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 2K+ followers | United States | 2025 — "A literary magazine that focuses on Asian history, culture, and experiences through published writing and art."

She's Got This Literary → Deadline: Jul 31 | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Multimedia | ☑︎ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | Under 100 followers | United States | 2026 — "She's Got This is a feminist nonprofit dedicated to amplifying women's creative voices through multimedia submissions, while delivering basic humanitarian aid to women in conflict zones worldwide."

Passing Notes → Deadline: Jul 31 | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Hybrid | ☑︎ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | Under 100 followers | United States | 2021 — "A journal for artists who write."

Gabble → Deadline: Aug 2 | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 300+ followers | United Kingdom | 2025 — "Independent print magazine focused on contemporary art, pairing artists with writers through interviews, essays and critical responses. Each issue builds dialogues between image and text, echoing an “Interview” style for the art world."

slips slips → Deadline: Aug 30 | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Multimedia | ☑︎ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 100+ followers | United States | 2025 — "slips slips is a free, print-only art and literary broadsheet that aspires to be a community on paper. We accept all types of work: poetry, comics, fiction, illustration, essay, memoir, criticism, and, most excitingly, the unclassifiable."

Kernel Collaborative → Deadline: Aug 31 | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, Multimedia | ☑︎ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | R: 21 days | Under 100 followers | United States | 2026 — "Kernel is a print magazine that uplifts voices speaking on the raw power of love and care and joy. We thrive on your submissions of art, poetry, fiction, articles, essays, how-to guides, and comics."

Pressed Flower Review → Deadline: Aug 31 | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction | ☑︎ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | Under 100 followers | United Kingdom | 2026 — "A literary journal of beauty, memory and longing. Pressed flowers between pages."

The World of Interiors → Deadline: Aug 31 | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Hybrid, Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 2M+ followers | United Kingdom | 1981 — "The most influential, authoritative and intelligent design and decoration magazine money can buy. While interiors are at the heart of what we do, WoI showcases stage, screen, literature, fashion, travel and the visual arts."

BBC Travel | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction, Multimedia | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 4M+ followers | United Kingdom — "BBC's online travel section covering world destinations, food cultures, local customs, and travel features for a global audience. Accepts freelance pitches from experienced writers."

Best of Vegan | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Nonfiction | ☑︎ Sim Subs | ☑︎ Some Reprints | 1M+ followers | United States | 2014 — "A digital culinary publication showcasing all that vegan food and lifestyle has to offer."

Cabbage Patch | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Fiction, Hybrid, Poetry | ☑︎ Sim Subs | ☑︎ Some Reprints | 100+ followers | Japan | 2026 — "Little internet corner for strange and honest things: poetry, essays, fiction, fragments, strange hybrid things, photos, images. Reprints welcome."

Chatelaine | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 800K+ followers | Canada | 1928 — "Canada’s leading women’s magazine. If it matters to Canadian women, it matters to Chatelaine. Full issues available on AppleNews."

Civil Eats | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction, Multimedia | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 200K+ followers | United States | 2009 — "Nonprofit food journalism outlet covering sustainable food systems, food policy, food justice, and agricultural issues for policymakers, advocates, and engaged readers."

Club Oenologique | Fee: No | Pay: £0.4/word | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 20K+ followers | United Kingdom | 2018 — "Premium London-based lifestyle platform covering wine, spirits, gastronomy, travel, and culture. Sister publication of the IWSC. Seeks expert and emerging writers on drinks culture."

Cosmopolitan UK | Fee: No | Pay: £0 or $1 flat | Open for Nonfiction, | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 3M+ followers | United Kingdom — "We’re your go-to women’s brand for fashion, beauty, celebrity news and love and sex advice."

Delish | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 20M+ followers | United States | 2015 — "Hearst digital food media brand covering recipes, food trends, restaurant news, and cooking tips. One of the largest food media brands in the US."

dhoop | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 8K+ followers | India | 2022 — "Independent food magazine exploring stories at the intersection of nature, culture, sustainability, and design. Covers food through hyperlocal, international, and interdisciplinary lenses."

Famous For My Dinner Parties | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 9K+ followers | Germany | 2020 — "Berlin-based annual food culture zine exploring food through cultural criticism, essays, and visual storytelling. Covers food zeitgeist — chef culture, food diplomacy, trends, and scandal."

FOLKLIFE | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction, Multimedia | ✖️ Sim Subs | ☑︎ Some Reprints | 10K+ followers | Canada | 2020 — "Canadian publication covering folk food traditions, heritage recipes, artisan producers, and cultural food practices celebrating handcrafted and traditional foodways."

Full Pour | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 6K+ followers | United States | 2022 — "Independent beverages and drinks publication covering craft beer, wine, spirits, and cocktail culture for enthusiastic drinkers and industry professionals."

Gastronomica | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 20K+ followers | United States | 2001 — "UC Press peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal publishing critical food studies scholarship. Covers historical, political, social, and cultural dimensions of food and eating."

Grist | Fee: No | Pay: $0.8/word | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 500K+ followers | United States | 1999 — "Nonprofit environmental news organization covering climate, justice, and sustainability with solutions-focused journalism for a general audience."

Imbibe | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 400K+ followers | United States | 2005 — "US cocktail and spirits magazine covering bartending, cocktail culture, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks for drinks professionals and enthusiasts."

Journal du The | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 5K+ followers | United Kingdom | 2018 — "An annual printed magazine that explores contemporary tea culture. Created and edited by Johanna Tagada and Tilmann S."

M/Side Magazine | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Nonfiction, Multimedia, Poetry, Fiction, Hybrid | ☑︎ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | R: 2 days | 2K+ followers | 2019 — "M/Side is an independent online magazine dedicated to thoughtful storytelling and cultural conversation."

Matter of the Imagination | Fee: No | Pay: $30-$40 flat or $0.01-$0.03/word | Open for Poetry, Fiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | R: 14 days | Under 100 followers | United States | 2025 — "Science Fiction or Fantasy stories under 10,000 words written by Montanans or those with a connection to Montana. Submissions never close."

Mental Floss | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 3M+ followers | United States | 2001 — "US digital media brand covering fascinating facts, history, science, pop culture, and trivia for curious readers. Accepts pitches for articles, quizzes, and features."

nss magazine | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 1M+ followers | Italy | 2022 — "A key reference point in Europe for communities and enthusiasts of fashion and current culture."

Off Menu Magazine | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 6K+ followers | United States | 2024 — "NY-based independent magazine and creative studio exploring food and drink through visual storytelling, focused on the individuals and processes shaping contemporary food culture."

Pellicle | Fee: No | Pay: £0.25/word | Open for Nonfiction, Multimedia | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 15K+ followers | United Kingdom | 2019 — "Award-winning independent Manchester drinks magazine and podcast covering beer, wine, cider, food, and travel. Reader-supported, free to read, pays all contributors."

SAVEUR | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 2M+ followers | United States | 1994 — "Long-running food and travel publication covering global food cultures, recipes, culinary traditions, and destinations for adventurous food lovers worldwide."

Serious Eats | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 2M+ followers | United States | 2006 — "Dotdash Meredith food publication known for rigorous recipe testing, food science, and culinary journalism covering cooking techniques, equipment, and culture."

Simply Recipes | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 2M+ followers | United States | 2003 — "Dotdash Meredith recipe site offering trusted home cooking recipes with detailed instructions, tips, and food culture stories for everyday home cooks."

SUITCASE Magazine | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 200K+ followers | United Kingdom | 2012 — "London-founded digital travel platform encouraging mindful, globally-minded exploration. Seeks writers, photographers, and illustrators with fresh angles on destinations and travel culture."

Synonym | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 4K+ followers | United States | 2024 — "Independent food publication exploring immigrant diaspora culture through a food lens, celebrating the richness of cultural identity through eating and cooking traditions."

Table Magazine | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 15K+ followers | United Kingdom | 2018 — "UK-based annual food publication sharing food stories and the people behind them. Works purely on submissions (no commissioning). Accepts photography, video, illustration, and essays."

The Slow Press | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 6K+ followers | Singapore | 2021 — "Singapore-based independent bi-monthly food zine publishing rich food stories through writing, illustration, and photography, exploring food culture and the people who make it."

Toothsome | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 4K+ followers | United Kingdom | 2025 — "Independent food zine celebrating the joy and culture of food through personal essays, recipes, and visual storytelling for enthusiastic food lovers."

Variant Journal | Fee: No | Pay: No | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 3K+ followers | France | 2026 — "An independent publication exploring visual culture and creative expression shaping contemporary culture."

VegNews | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 1M+ followers | United States | 2000 — "Leading plant-based lifestyle publication covering vegan food, recipes, travel, beauty, and wellness for the plant-based community."

Waiting... | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 1K+ followers | United States | 2025 — "NYC publication celebrating artists who work in food and beverage — bartenders, baristas, servers — exploring their creative lives alongside their hospitality work."

Widok | Fee: No | Pay: Yes | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 5K+ followers | Poland | 2013 — "Polish scientific journal on theories and practices of visual culture, published biannually in Polish and English. Covers visual studies, art history, and contemporary image practices."

Wort | Fee: No | Pay: £40 flat | Open for Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 2K+ followers | United Kingdom | 2023 — "Independent UK print journal of grassroots and radical herbalism, featuring poetry, polemic, essays, and illustration. Published seasonally with a focus on plant knowledge and activism."

Aluné Literary → Closed | Fee: No | Pay: No | Publishes Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Multimedia | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | R: 7 days | A: 99% | 300+ followers | 2026 — "Multimedia magazine for the soft & the strange."

Fried Magazine → Closed | Fee: No | Pay: No | Publishes Nonfiction, Multimedia | ☑︎ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 1.5K+ followers | United Kingdom | 2025 — "An independent London-based print magazine exploring youth culture through fashion, art and photography. Published seasonally with a focus on emerging creatives and contemporary visual culture."

Mince → Closed | Fee: No | Pay: No | Publishes Multimedia, Nonfiction | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 2K+ followers | Australia | 2025 — "Melbourne-based independent food magazine exploring food and consumption through stories and visual art. Focused on thoughtful cultural and political exploration of food."

Sobremesa → Closed | Fee: No | Pay: No | Publishes | ✖️ Sim Subs | ✖️ Reprints | 2K+ followers | United States — "A zine filled with art & writing about food with issue-specific calls."

The Artivist → Closed | Fee: No | Pay: No | Publishes Poetry, Nonfiction | ☑︎ Sim Subs | ☑︎ Some Reprints | Under 100 followers | United States — "Call for Poetry and Essay submissions exploring heritage, identity, and personal revolution."