! is a literary magazine for words that jolt. We publish prose and poetry that makes readers stop, gasp, laugh, or — possibly — have a heart attack.
Your work could make someone exclaim.
So send it in.
What ! Is Looking For:
Work that surprises, astonishes, delights, shocks, frightens, excites, or alarms us.
Basically — anything that makes us exclaim !
Guidelines
Short stories, flash fiction, nonfiction, poetry
Any genre — make us !
Max 2,000 words
Format: PDF, double-spaced, Arial
Please, no gore, erotica, and discriminatory content
Please indicate what type(s) of exclamation your piece contain (alarmed? startled? surprised? etc…) and also provide a brief bio in the “notes to !” section.
After your work has been sent:
All submissions are reviewed to ensure they meet our standards. If accepted, we may request minor revisions before publication.
Accepted contributors will be asked to provide an original piece of artwork or photography (or a creative commons image) to accompany their work.
We are currently unable to offer payment. In addition, feedback will be provided whether your submission is accepted or not.
*We ask for first serial rights, non-exclusive rights, and the right to archive your work on our website. Copyright always remains with the author.