Robert Hills, Head Editor, currently lives on Earth, particularly Calgary. He teaches and has two cats and loves to read (and write). Published in some places. Exclaims a lot in his life. robhills@exclamationmarklit.com
Erica McKinnon, Editor and Illustrator, is yet another inhabitant of earth. She enjoys reading, writing, and anything else involving creativity and the fine arts. She also has an affinity for exclaiming. mckinnonerica667@gmail.com
Devin Xiao, Editor, used to live in Oceania, but now he lives in Australia. Currently trying to live his life while EXCLAIMING! ruofanchenxiao@gmail.com
Darren Yang, website and business manager. darrenyang1987@gmail.com
Interested in joining the team? Contact us here
What is !
An online and in print journal that makes you shout. We publish 4 times per month online and 4 times per year in print.
What ! like
Prose and poetry that jolt
Why !
Because the best stories don’t end with a period
What ! dislike
Safe, quiet, forgettable, and period
Who is ! for
Anyone who craves words that burst
When and where was ! founded
February 16, 2026 — Mohkinstsis (Calgary), Alberta
How to get involved in !
Surprise us with your submission
Wait, what does ! mean
! /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən mɑːrk/ (noun) — A mark of shock. Here, it represents words that refuse to be quiet.=
News
4/21/2026 – We’re honored to share that Jason Olsen, who teaches at Utah State University, recently used our journal as part of a classroom discussion on submitting to literary magazines.
Find us at
Listed in AWP‘s directory of writing organizations
Listed in the CLMP Directory of Literary Magazines and Presses
Listed in Poets & Writers directory of Literary Magazines
Patrons & Supporters
Jody Dahms, Darren Yang, Kaylie Simons.
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