Beautiful Design - Best Lit Mags of 2025

a magazine designed to showcase every person's story. accepts submissions from everyone, regardless of age or background,

Sonder Literary is a youth-led magazine designed to showcase the different perspectives of life through literature and visual media.

We accept submissions from all ages and backgrounds, because we believe that all stories are unique and all deserve to be told. 

Every year, we try to highlight some up-and-coming lit mags that were founded in the past year. The lit mag world is ever-changing, and the scene is always shifting to include more and more amazing, diverse publications. For 2025, these are the 20 new magazines (not that it was easy to decide!) we think everyone should keep an eye on.

20 Lit Mags Founded in 2025 That We Think Will Be the Next Big Thing

Out of 2,916 votes, these lit mags came out on top in 2025 as the best lit mags for stunning visuals.

Community poll results. In an internet drowning in AI and advertising, your real recommendations are everything.

Where The Cool Kids Are Submitting Their Writing: Part 1

These magazines have the fastest response times, so you won't be left hanging for months. No more endless waiting. Just, you know, regular waiting.

Literary Magazines with the Fastest Response Times

Discover the all-time most competitive poetry literary magazines. These legendary publications are where only the best poetry gets through.

Most Competitive Poetry-Only Literary Magazines of All Time

Explore the most popular literary magazines of all time. These long-established publications are a staple in the literary world for writers of all genres.

Most Popular Literary Magazines of All Time

Discover the all-time most popular poetry literary magazines. These outlets have maintained a significant presence in the world of poetry.

Most Popular Poetry-Only Literary Magazines of All Time

Discover the all-time most submitted-to poetry literary magazines. These publications have consistently attracted a high volume of poetry submissions.

Most Submitted-To Poetry-Only Literary Magazines of All Time

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Welcome to Sonder Literary's fourth issue! For this submission period, you can submit to the general issue with no theme, or the sonder subsection, with the theme: Memento Vivere! We are looking for works based on grief, retrospection, and remembrance. As the world rushes by, we aim to come together to express our toughest emotions through the power of art.<div><br></div>

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