Hypertext Magazine & Studio publishes original, brave, and provocative narratives of historically marginalized, emerging, and established writers online and in print; HMS teaches writing workshops that spark curiosity, empower creative expression, and promote self-advocacy.

We invite you to read the narratives we publish so that, together, we can more gracefully navigate our complex world.

An independent press since 2010, Hypertext Magazine (online) and Hypertext Review (print) are the publishing initiatives of Chicago-based Hypertext Magazine & Studio (HMS). Our publications have always amplified the work of underrepresented, emerging, and established writers and visual artists. Hypertext is the place where innovative and genre-bending work coexist with more traditional forms. We publish startling short fiction, literary nonfiction, poetry, interviews, and delightful surprises that merge genres and bend rules.

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Hypertext Magazine

NONFICTION SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINESWe publish editions biannually in the spring/summer and fall/winter (in print at Hypertext Review and online at HypertextMag.com) and pay $40 total to each contributor. If you'd like to learn why we charge a $5.00 submission fee, please read our Substack post on the subject.General Essay Submissions:  We're looking for innovative, imaginative, and well-crafted essays in all genres and style. We generally publish essays under 3,000 words but won't reject a piece if it's slightly longer. We're open to flash essays too.Include a brief cover letter with a publishable bio, word count, and your email/contact information on the first page of the manuscript.  Please familiarize yourself with our publications. Consider buying our literary journal Hypertext Review. Your purchase will not only give you an idea of what kinds of stories we publish but it truly helps us keep our doors open.

NONFICTION GUIDELINES

FICTION GUIDELINESWe publish editions biannually in the spring/summer and fall/winter (in print at Hypertext Review and online at HypertextMag.com) and pay $40 total to each contributor. If you'd like to learn why we charge a $5.00 submission fee, please read our Substack post on the subject.Fiction Submissions:  We're looking for innovative, imaginative, and well-crafted stories in all genres and styles. We prefer short stories or novel excerpts that weigh in at about 3,000. That said, we're open to flash fiction and longer work, too.Please familiarize yourself with our publications. Consider buying our literary journal Hypertext Review. Your purchase will not only give you an idea of what kinds of stories we publish but it truly helps us keep our doors open. You can purchase Hypertext Review below.Include a brief cover letter (with a publishable bio), email/contact information, and word count on the first page of the manuscript.

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