New Writing Journal for the Practice and Theory of Creative Writing

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New Writing: The International Journal for the Practice and Theory of Creative Writing is a leading international journal in the field of Creative Writing Studies and publishes both critical and creative work.
Articles submitted for publication can focus on any area of Creative Writing Studies including (but not limited to):
pedagogy, practice and research
the processes of creative writers, their drafts and completed works
the history of particular writing forms
analysis of particular creative works
diversity, equity and inclusion in creative writing and creative writing teaching
studies of creative writing in languages other than English
explorations of teaching in different contexts (e.g., high schools, the community)
In addition to scholarly articles, New Writing publishes:
stories, poems, works of creative non-fiction, novel extracts, writing for the stage or for the screen, and other creative pieces extracts from works in progress and discussions about themes and subjects
interviews with creative writers, publishers, editors, designers, booksellers

Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details.

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Publication Media & Frequency

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

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Collapse section Fiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Scholars.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

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Method: Submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Scholars.

Lengths:

Article: 2,000 - 5,000 words.
Essay: 2,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Academic, Critical, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Education/Pedagogy: See guidelines.
Literature/Books: General, Theory/Analysis/Criticism, Writing.

Payment:

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Submissions:

Method: Submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Scholars.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Unknown payment Unknown payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Most recent response reported was received on 14 Oct 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 22 Mar 2025.
Date compiled: 17 Sep 2026 14:51 UTC (7 hours, 52 minutes ago).

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Last Updated: 17 Sep 2026

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