Best Nonfiction Lit Mags of 2024

Creative Nonfiction that shines a light on a deeper truth.

We founded this press because we love stories and essays. The way they can affect you, stay with you, teach you, and transform you. When we find authors with stories no one else has ever read, we want to be the ones to get them out into the world. And when we see our readers take those stories and lift those authors to new heights, it makes all our hard work worth it. 

Creative Nonfiction and Essays

Community Favorites: Our 2024 Best Lit Mag Awards winners for nonfiction, selected entirely by community vote. Over 500 magazines nominated with thousands of votes cast.

Journals that forward outstanding nonfiction to this respected anthology series founded in 1986. These publications identify exceptional essays that might reach the broader readership BAE provides.

Literary Magazines That Nominate for Best American Essays

A comprehensive guide to journals that regularly nominate work for the Pushcart Prize.

Literary Magazines That Nominate for the Pushcart Prize

Explore the all-time most popular nonfiction literary magazines. These outlets have been influential for writers of essays, memoirs, and nonfiction.

Most Popular Nonfiction-Only Literary Magazines of All Time

Find out the all-time most submitted-to nonfiction literary magazines. These publications are the go-to for writers of creative nonfiction.

Most Submitted-To Nonfiction-Only Literary Mags of All Time

Highlights publications that regularly put forward essays, memoirs, and other creative nonfiction for Pushcart consideration.

Nonfiction Magazines That Nominate for the Pushcart Prize

Chicago Story Press

Chicago Story Press Literary Journal is looking for creative nonfiction pieces that illuminate something important about the human experience. <div></div><div>Must be based on a true event that happened to you.</div><div></div><div>Should be between 1,000 – 3,000 words and should not be published elsewhere, including your personal blog. </div><div></div><div>Please submit using a Word Doc only. Title on first page. Double spaced. New Times Roman. Please indent before each paragraph, do not put spaces between paragraphs. Please put page numbers on each page. </div><div></div><div>One piece per submission.</div><div></div><div>Simultaneous submissions are acceptable, but please let us know if your piece is accepted elsewhere.</div><div></div><div>It's important to note that you will retain full ownership of your piece and the copyright reverts to you upon publication. If you decide to publish your piece again, please mention that it was first published by Chicago Story Press.</div><div></div><div>Emotional Depth and Personal Reflection: We're seeking essays and stories that reveal something about being human. We value narratives that delve into the emotional complexities of life, share insights, stir empathy, and provoke deeper understanding. Beyond telling us what happened, show us the impact it had on you and others.</div><div></div><div>Your $5.00 reading/administration fee helps defray the many costs of running a literary magazine.</div><div></div><div>Note: We do light edits because we believe in presenting well-crafted stories to our audience.</div>

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