The Argyle Literary Magazine
We are looking for original, unpublished work; however, we are also all about reprinting strong pieces that aren't done making their “rounds” (just let us know where reprints were originally published and acknowledge you currently retain the rights to them). Please do let us know if your submission (or part of your submission) has been accepted elsewhere ASAP via our submission manager Submittable (via "Messages") so we can remove that portion from consideration and give you a heartfelt “Congratulations!”
The Argyle accepts general submissions for poetry, short fiction, essays, interviews, reviews, and more.
- Short fiction, CNF, & Essays – up to 3 pieces (approximately 3,000 words each). We can be a little flexible for longer pieces).
- Poetry – up to 6 poems (no limitations, but rhyme at your own risk).
- Interviews & Reviews – query us to pitch your ideas.
- Articles - between 750 and 2500 words is the "sweet spot" (and pay careful attention to overuse of passive voice). The Argyle is open to articles about writing, art, and especially the intersections between writing, literature, the visual arts, and culture. Query us to pitch your ideas.
- Digital Art - up to 5 submissions. Color and black & white accepted. Work that is strongly poetic and/or narrative works nicely. This includes multi-modal prose/verse submissions.
- Theme Page - poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and/or digital art (using the above guidelines) related to the selected themes of each bi-monthly issue.
No submissions created with AI (either partially or totally) may be submitted for consideration!
Submit your work via The Argyle's Submittable. We accept .rtf, .doc, .docx, and .pdf for poetry and prose submissions, as well as .jpg and .png files for Digital Art, which includes short video and audio file (.mp3 and .mp4) submissions. Include a short bio (up to 100 words) with your submitted work. Contributor photos will be requested upon submission acceptance.
Additional submission info available on The Argyle's "Submissions" page.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines ‘bucolia’ as “relating to or typical of rural life; pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity; idyllic” which makes the concept perfect for the beginning of the new year. Shifting gears and taking a brief hiatus from the hustle and bustle of modern life, immersing ourselves into the quiet rhythms of nature, is just what the doctor ordered for a much needed “reset” to better prepare ourselves for the chaos and uncertainty 2026 will surely bring.
Submissions for Theme 06: “Bucolia” open January 1st, 2026, for your poetry, fiction, CNF, and digital art that centers around all things bucolic.
All submissions MUST center around rural life. Submissions can focus on the beauty (or peril) nature brings, or they can speak to the serenity (or boredom) of living in quiet spaces. Possibilities abound. Farms. Ranches. Orchards. Rivers. Harvests. Gardens. Flowers. Birds. Animals. The list goes on…
Of course, there is a catch. In keeping with the bucolic spirit, submissions should demonstrate the simplicity of nature/rural life, even in its complexities. Pieces should emanate a sense of quiet and calm. But, as we all know, such a sense of absence can be disturbing and unnerving, sometimes maddening.
Have fun with it!
Submission Guidelines:
- Short fiction, CNF, & Essays – up to 3 pieces (approximately 3,000 words each). We can be a little flexible for longer pieces).
- Poetry – up to 6 poems (no limitations, but rhyme at your own risk).
- Digital Art - up to 5 submissions. Color and black & white accepted. Work that is strongly poetic and/or narrative works nicely. This includes multi-modal prose/verse submissions.
*Submissions for Theme 06: "Bucolia" close on February 28, 2026 @ 11:59 PM CST.
We are looking for original, unpublished work for Issue #7 (March '26 release); however, we are also all about reprinting strong pieces that aren't done making their “rounds” (just let us know where reprints were originally published and acknowledge you currently retain the rights to them). Please do let us know if your submission (or part of your submission) has been accepted elsewhere ASAP via our submission manager Submittable (via "Messages") so we can remove it from consideration and give you a heartfelt “Congratulations!”
The Argyle accepts general submissions for:
- Creative Non-fiction/Essays – up to 3 pieces (approximately 3,000 words each). We can be a little flexible for longer pieces).
We are looking for original, unpublished work for Issue #7 (March '26 release); however, we are also all about reprinting strong pieces that aren't done making their “rounds” (just let us know where reprints were originally published and acknowledge you currently retain the rights to them). Please do let us know if your submission (or part of your submission) has been accepted elsewhere ASAP via our submission manager Submittable (via "Messages") so we can remove it from consideration and give you a heartfelt “Congratulations!”
For digital art submissions outside the parameters listed below, query the EIC via Submittable.
The Argyle accepts general submissions for:
- Digital Art - up to 5 submissions. Color and black & white accepted. Work that is strongly poetic and/or narrative works nicely. This includes multi-modal prose/verse submissions. Files should be titled with "Last name_title" (Ex: Smith_The Golden Dawn)
We are looking for original, unpublished work for Issue #7 (March '26 release); however, we are also all about reprinting strong pieces that aren't done making their “rounds” (just let us know where reprints were originally published and acknowledge you currently retain the rights to them). Please do let us know if your submission (or part of your submission) has been accepted elsewhere ASAP via our submission manager Submittable (via "Messages") so we can remove it from consideration and give you a heartfelt “Congratulations!”
The Argyle accepts general submissions for:
- Short fiction – up to 3 pieces (approximately 3,000 words each). We can be a little flexible for longer pieces).