BTWN Magazine

This project is believed to be defunct. (May 2025)

About

Our editor-in-chiefs, Delane and Aliza met while studying in the MFA in Writing program at the University of Saskatchewan. Both love to blend and bend genres in their own work and understand the struggle to find a space for genre fiction in a literary-fiction-dominated world. To solve this problem, they created BTWN (pronounced "between").
At BTWN, we don't just publish genre fiction. We're looking for the "next" in writing. We want you, the artist, to challenge our notions of storytelling and what makes good storytelling. Think of BTWN as the publication breaking through the pavement in your fresh-paved driveway, a platform that not only celebrates diversity and creativity in the literary arts, but also inspires and encourages you to push the boundaries of your craft.
So, there you have it. If you wanted to be entertained, you should have checked out our latest issue. But if you're a writer passionate about pushing boundaries and experimenting with different genres, BTWN might just be the platform you've been looking for.

Country of Publication & Year Established

Canada

Established in 2023

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 3 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 1 x per year

Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General Subgenres: Cross-Genre, Slipstream

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 7,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Nonfiction Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Interview: Up to 700 words.
Review: Up to 700 words.
Essay: Up to 7,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General Subgenres: Cross-Genre, Slipstream

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 4 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Visual Art Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Artwork: Up to 4 pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles, including: Experimental.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Image.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Recent cover image or website screenshot for BTWN Magazine

Their website was not functioning on our last visit.
Go to publication's website

Report:
Correction/Update

Support this Publisher:
Make a Donation
Purchase Issue(s)

BTWN Magazine Submission Statistics

The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics.

This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months.

Your Submissions

This section is available to subscribers only. Join today!

Before Submitting

We cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.

Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.
Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.
Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.
Be professional, patient, and persistent.

Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026