We amplify teen voices. Bring us pieces of you in poetry, ardent works of art, fever dream fiction, and moving memoirs.

 Some of the best collections of literature came from illustrious colleges, beautiful cabins, and from the cathedrals of intellects. The Echo Literary Magazine did not quite have such a prestigious hearth, but it was enthralled with the same passion and love for literature that carried it so far.

  Once upon a time, in the armpit of a Florida high school, the Echo was born. Under the wing of John Eric Vona, shakespeare mug owner and spaceship extraordinaire (idk he writes sci-fi) the best creative writing students banded together to create a literary magazine. Named after the greek muse Echo by a boy known for his soundcloud rapper brother, it was destined for success.

Finding magazines that accept work from writers under eighteen can be challenging. These publications explicitly welcome submissions from young writers.

Lit Mags for Writers Under 18

The Echo Literary Magazine

"Island"?

New themes don't have to be scary.... here are some places to start :p

What we DO want:

Controversial Epstein Island comedy/serious/ interpretations/ horror (Make fun of the pedos not the victims)
Fun beachy trip turned murder mystery
Jaws type shark attack
Ocean aliens
Normal summer vacay + romance
Beach wildlife art

Island

Guidelines

- Must include human faces/portraits/definable subject matter.
- The aforementioned subject must stand out against the background.
- The cover needs to be clear, colorful, and visually interesting.
- It's preferred if the art piece is able to interact with the title of the magazine in some way (ex. Overlapping, wrapping around it, etc) (don't worry too much about this - it's our job!).

Cover Art Submissions

Unthemed means you can submit any piece you've written, regardless of its theme or genre. We want your very best work! However, we still have a few general guidelines.
Do Not Submit:
Fan fiction or other derivative works
Anything that would earn a rating of R or Mature. Use your discretion. When in doubt, submit.
Illegal confessions
Erotica
Unfinished pieces
Previously published pieces (including self-published pieces)
Anything over 5,000 words

Piece Limit Guidelines:
- If you wish to submit multiple pieces, you must submit them separately. Only one piece is allowed per submission, but you can submit as many times as you like.
- If your pieces are part of a collection, you still need to submit the pieces separately, but you may indicate they are part of a collection.
Important Art Notice:
- Our page sizes are 6x9 inches for one page and 12x9 for a full spread.
Thank you for your interest in submitting to us. If you're having trouble, please email us at submissions.echo@gmail.com or check our Instagram and socials for more (@echolitmag).

Categories: Fiction/Nonfiction/Poetry/Art/Multimedia/Drama
Translations: Permitted.
File types: .doc, .docx, .pdf, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png
Number of Pieces: 1 piece
Anonymous submissions are required (no identifying information in files).
Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Reprints are not allowed.
Multiple entries are allowed.
AI-assisted works are not allowed.

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Unthemed Echo Submissions - Fiction

Unthemed Echo Submissions - Nonfiction

Unthemed Echo Submissions - Poetry

What we Want Vs. don't want: 
Do's-
Inward exploration:
- Coming of age 
- gendered sexuality 
- sense of self 
Outward exploration:
- Adventure 
- Jungle
- space 
- Historical/ period pieces 
Don't's-
- exploring your or anybody else's body- inside or out (no smut) 
- cannibalism 
- Any type of racist/ stereotypical exploration unless its in a informative or appreciative kind of way
- super intense gore

Categories: Fiction/Nonfiction/Poetry/Art
Translations: Permitted.
File types: .doc, .docx, .pdf, .png
Number of Pieces: 1 piece
Anonymous submissions are required (no identifying information in files).
Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Reprints are not allowed.
Multiple entries are allowed.
AI-assisted works are not allowed.

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