The literary landscape for disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent writers is more vibrant than ever. Today’s journals and magazines are dedicated to amplifying voices that have long been underrepresented, offering a wealth of opportunities for writers and artists to share their stories, poetry, and art. Whether you’re seeking new places to submit your work or simply want to discover innovative perspectives, the following listings highlight active publications committed to celebrating and supporting the disabled community.

Several are currently seeking work from disabled poets, writers, and artists and some have specific eligibility for writers and artists to contribute. Many are open to all writers and artists and/or all marginalized writers and artists. All have no fees and a few are paying markets.

Cripple Punk Mag

• SUBMISSION DATES: Appear to be open year-round, check website.
• FORMAT: Substack online
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: $10+
• SUBMISSION METHOD: Email
• FORMS: Essays, criticism, news and reviews, literary nonfiction, fiction, rants and raves, comics, and beyond

Disabled Tales

• SUBMISSION DATES: Currently open for folklore or fairy tale themed work with a focus on disabled characters.
• FORMAT: Online
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: None
• SUBMISSION METHOD: Email
• FORMS: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Art

DisLit Youth Literary Magazine

• SUBMISSION DATES: Currently open for folklore or fairy tale themed work with a focus on disabled characters.
• FORMAT: Online
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: None
• SUBMISSION METHOD: Email
• FORMS: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry from writers ages 14-22 from anywhere in the world

Exist Otherwise (paying)

• SUBMISSION DATES: Submissions appear to be open prior to the next issue. Check the website for dates.
• THEME: Each issue has a theme and a prompt, often inspired by Claude Cahun.
• FORMAT: Online
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: $15
• ISSUE FREQUENCY: 6x a year
• SUBMISSION METHOD: Website form with alternate email
• SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS: Yes
• FORMS: Poetry, prose, essays, fiction, creative nonfiction, scripts, hybrid, experimental writing, visual art

Flare Magazine

• SUBMISSION DATES: Submissions may open for a month, a week, a few days, etc. because as many people who are disabled or chronically ill know, flareups can be unpredictable and sudden and short or sudden and long (check website).
• FORMAT: Online
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: None
• SUBMISSION METHOD: Email
• FORMS: Poetry, microfiction, flash fiction, short stories, creative nonfiction, hybrid/experimental, art/photography

The Healing Muse

• SUBMISSION DATES: Submissions are collected and juried from September 1st through April 15th.
• FORMAT: Print (excerpts available online)
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: None
• ISSUE FREQUENCY: Annual
• SUBMISSION METHOD: Submittable
• SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS: Yes
• FORMS: Poetry, Prose, Visual Art

Honey Literary

• SUBMISSION DATES: Publishes two issues each year, one in winter, and one in summer.
• INTERVIEW: https://trishhopkinson.com/2021/09/02/no-fee-bipoc-submission-call-editor-interview-honey-literary-deadline-dec-1-2021/
• FORMAT: Online
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: None
• ISSUE FREQUENCY: 2x a year
• AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME: Within one month
• SUBMISSION METHOD: Email
• SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS: Yes
• FORMS: Poetry, Hybrid, Essays, Comics, Reviews, Artwork

Knee Brace Press

• SUBMISSION DATES: Open four times a year: March 1–15, June 1–15, September 1–15, December 1–15. (Dates may vary, check website).
• FORMAT: Online
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: None
• SUBMISSION METHOD: Google form
• SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS: Yes
• FORMS: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Book Excerpts, Photography, Art

Magnets and Ladders

• SUBMISSION DATES: Deadlines are February 15 for Spring/Summer, and August 15 for Fall/Winter.
• FORMAT: Online
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: None
• ISSUE FREQUENCY: 2x a year
• SUBMISSION METHOD: Email
• SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS: Yes
• FORMS: Poetry (max 50 lines), Memoir, Fiction, Nonfiction (max 2500 words)

Metachrosis Literary Magazine (NEW)

• SUBMISSION DATES: Next deadline: Feb 28, 2026
• NOTE: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Check before submitting.
• FORMAT: Digital and print issues
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: Contributor copy
• SUBMISSION METHOD: Duosoma and Curatorspace
• FORMS: All genres, with a strong commitment to inclusivity and disability representation

Nerve to Write

• SUBMISSION DATES: Open for submissions from September 1 to December 1 and January 1 to April 1 or until they hit our submission cap
• FORMAT: Online
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: None
• SUBMISSION METHOD: Website form
• FORMS: poetry, nonfiction, fiction, hybrid work, and art by disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent writers

Please See Me

• SUBMISSION DATES: Currently open until Feb. 17, 2026 (check website for future calls)
• FORMAT: Online
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: None
• SUBMISSION METHOD: Submittable
• FORMS: poetry, creative nonfiction/essays, fiction/short stories/flash fiction, scripts and digital media (photography, drawings, podcasts, and short films)

Pulse

• SUBMISSION DATES: Always open
• FORMAT: Online
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: None
• ISSUE FREQUENCY: Weekly on Fridays
• AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME: Typically 8–12 weeks
• SUBMISSION METHOD: Website form
• SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS: Yes
• FORMS: nonfiction, first-person stories, poetry, artwork, photographs and haiku by patients, caregivers, all health and mental health professionals, students and anyone else who wants to share his or her experiences of giving or receiving health care

Réapparition Journal

• SUBMISSION DATES: Rolling year-round
• FORMAT: Online
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: None
• SUBMISSION METHOD: Email
• SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS: Yes
• FORMS: Poetry, prose, personal narrative, interviews, translations, essays

Rogue Agent

• SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Always open
• THEMES: Embodied identity, race, gender, religion, motherhood, sexuality, disability
• FORMAT: Online
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: None
• ISSUE FREQUENCY: Monthly on the 1st
• AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME: 4–8 weeks
• SUBMISSION METHOD: Email
• SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS: Yes
• FORMS: Poetry and Artwork

SICK Magazine

• SUBMISSION DATES: Open once a year (previously in the fall, check website for calls)
• FORMAT: Online
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: PROSE--12 cents per word; POETRY & ARTWORK--Flat rate of $90
• SUBMISSION METHOD: Email
• FORMS:

• Personal essays, creative and experimental nonfiction, lyric essays (800 - 2,200 words)
• Poetry (submit a minimum of two and a maximum of five poems)
• Reported features (1,500 - 2,000 words)
• Op-eds (900 - 1,700 words)
• Book, film, & art reviews (800 - 1,300 words)
• Interviews with writers, artists, creatives, activists (we can help you contact the interviewee if needed)
• Visual art (submit a minimum of three and a maximum of eight images. We publish three - seven images per artist, please do not submit a single image)
• Cover artwork (artists are typically chosen from submissions; however, if you do not want to submit but would like to express interest in creating cover artwork, please email your portfolio and any relevant sketches)

Wishbone Words

• SUBMISSION DATES: The submission window for the May issue is from September 1st to November 30th.  The submission window for the November issue is from March 1st until May 31st.
• FORMAT: Online
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: None
• ISSUE FREQUENCY: 2x a year
• AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME: Updated by June 30 for November issue and December 31 for May issue
• SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS: Yes
• FORMS: Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Poetry, Flash, Translations, Reviews, Art & Photography

Wordgathering

• SUBMISSION DATES: March 1 to May 1 for the summer issue and September 1 to November 1 for the winter issue
• FORMAT: Online
• SUBMISSION FEE: None
• PAYMENT: None
• ISSUE FREQUENCY: 2x a year
• SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS: Yes
• FORMS: short essays and short works of creative nonfiction (CNF), flash memoir, fiction, excerpts, and drama, as well as art, photography, comics, short videos, music, and suggested books for potential review

 

For more resources, submission tips, and up-to-date calls no fee calls, visit my website. You’ll find additional lists, interviews, and guidance to help you navigate the literary landscape and connect with supportive communities.

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Trish Hopkinson is a poet, advocate, and literary community builder who regularly curates resources for writers, including those from marginalized and disabled communities. Trish’s website features submission calls, interviews, and practical advice for writers at all stages.