Crux Magazine

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About

Stories are a fundamental part of our lives. They allow us to experience beyond our own perspective. We learn from sharing our stories, and Crux magazine wants to create a community of storytellers that learn from one another. Crux, an independent non-profit magazine created by sisters, Katie and Jennifer McCluer, publishes personal essays, poetry, short stories, photography, and artwork by authors, artists, and anyone with something to say. At Crux magazine, we believe in a literature community that gives and takes, which is why we want to help people get their work out to the public. We think writers and readers from every kind of background should have access to art and literature and the ability to publish their own work. This makes our magazine rich in culture and diversity. We believe everyone has a story to tell, and it is our job to find those stories and share them with the world.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2017

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 2 x per year

Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Short Story: 1,000 - 3,750 words; Up to 3 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

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

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 3,750 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 3,750 words; Up to 3 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.

Topics:

Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

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

Collapse section Poetry Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
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 5 pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

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

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026