Stepping Stones Literary Magazine

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Stepping Stones Lit Magazine, initially exclusive to Webb students, has expanded to welcome writers from around the globe. We aim to support writers of all experience levels in sharing their work and gaining publicity—that’s our stepping stone.
We understand the challenges of the publication process and are committed to offering constructive editorial feedback. We publish poetry, non-fiction, and fiction.
We seek work that’s bold, authentic, subtle, and raw—pieces that showcase veracity, form, and tell a story. We want you to take risks, to explore the voice that echoes in your mind as you write, the one that demands to be heard.
Stepping Stones is an entirely student-run magazine.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

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Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

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

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 2,500 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 2,500 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

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

Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: Up to 60 lines; Up to 3 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

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

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Last Updated: 10 Jul 2026

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