While researching, I came across some journals dedicated to fairy tales. With fairy tale retellings currently very popular in the publishing industry, I thought about creating a list of some of them! Here are some literary journals and magazines that look for fairy tales and fairy tale retellings.
The Fairy Tale Magazine
This used to be called Enchanted Conversation. For 2024, they look for poetry and what they call “New Fairy Tales.” According to their website, they want stories inspired by classic fairy tales or different mashups. Their next reading period starts on June 17th and ends on the 24th.
For their theme this year, Classic Fairy Tales, their website states, “Remember, stories and poems must have the theme in them, even though it needn’t be a huge part of the story. Do bear in mind that all fairy tale-related fiction and poetry needs an element of the supernatural—as well as transformation.” For full guidelines on how to submit, click here.
Enchanted Living
The broader site that contains Faerie Magazine, this journal also has reading periods. Besides offering all kinds of other services, they look for poetry and fiction. Specifically, they look for short fiction under 2,000 words. With four reading periods a year, each upcoming issue has a theme you can check out.
Additionally, this site likes to work with photographers and artists. If you have any ideas or work you want to send in, they offer specific guidelines. For fiction and poetry guidelines, check out their site here.
Fairy Tale Review
This journal looks for fiction, poetry, graphic novels, comics, drama, art, translations, and dialogues, according to their site. However, information about their latest issue might not appear for a while. At least, their site hasn’t been updated. I thought this one should be included on the list, however, considering the opportunities they provide.
This journal provides specific guidelines for whatever type of writing you want to submit. Also, accepted writers receive a $50 honorarium! Find out more here.
To better prepare your submission, check out my post on what literary journals look for here.
Gramarye
This journal (based out of the University of Chichester), accepts articles, poetry, short fiction, and book reviews. On their website, they currently include their list of all the issues they published in the past. For fiction, they accept short fiction up to 3,000 words, or long fiction up to 8,000 words. Also, they accept long poems, experimental writing, flash fiction, and more.
Find their full guidelines and all of their issues here.
Grimoire
They look for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. For fiction and nonfiction, they want works up to 4,500 words. Additionally, they want works dedicated to dreams even if the issue has a specific theme. When they open their reading periods, they post information about their upcoming theme. Accepted writers receive $20 when published.
For guidelines, find the rest of their information here.
Bracken Magazine
When this journal looks for submissions, it specifically wants poetry and art that matches its aesthetic, according to its website. So take a look at the journal to figure out what to submit! This journal also includes all of its past issues so you can get a feel for what they want.
While there’s a $3 submission fee, accepted writers also receive $30 if accepted. For guidelines, click here.
Corvid Queen
This journal looks for fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. On their website, they write, “Although we started as a magazine of fairy tales, we’re now open to pieces based on or related to fairy tales, folklore, myths, legends, and pop culture.” For fiction, they look for up to 5,000 words.
For full guidelines, click here.
If you enjoyed these journals and found inspiration through the stories they tell, happy writing and submitting!
Know any other journals that you enjoyed working with? Feel free to include them in the comments!
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