Germ Magazine

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

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About

Germ was an online magazine initially created in All The Bright Places by Violet Markey, but in 2014 it was turned into a reality by the author, Jennifer Niven. Working as part of a team we aim to shed light on all issues, big and small, serious, and funny, hard, and helpful to provide a space where everyone’s voice can be heard whilst also encouraging writers and other creative people to share their work. We discuss all aspects and experiences of life in an inclusive way for young people – high school age and beyond. Topics discussed include love, life, death, health, the future, career, school, and much more. So join us in this community. You start here!

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published on a rolling basis

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Audience:

New adults, Young adults, All genders.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.
Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

New adults, Young adults, All genders.

Lengths:

Interview: Up to 1,500 words.
Article: 10 - 250 words.
Article: 500 - 800 words.
Essay: Up to 2,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 2,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Health/Medicine.
Lifestyle: See guidelines.
Place/Regions: See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: Adult relationships, Women/Female issues.
Society/Culture: General, See guidelines.
Style/Beauty: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

New adults, Young adults, All genders.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Audio. Text. Video.

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Audience:

New adults, Young adults, All genders.

Lengths:

Artwork: Up to 10 pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media, including...
Painting.
Photography.

Art Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026