Bayou Magazine: Submit ($150)
Submit Poetry and Fiction to Bayou Magazine — Deadline December 15, 2025
Bayou Magazine—founded in 2002 and housed at the University of New Orleans—is now open for poetry and fiction submissions for its upcoming issue. As an international literary journal known for publishing bold, compelling work, Bayou offers writers an opportunity to reach a wide audience and earn up to $150 for accepted pieces.
Submission Deadline
15 December 2025
Payment
Up to $150 depending on genre and length.
General Submission Guidelines for Bayou Magazine
All work must be:
- Written in English
- Previously unpublished both online and in print
- Sent with a cover page including title, author name, contact information, and an author bio in third person
Writers unsure how to craft a clean, professional bio can consult this guide on how to write a short author bio.
Bayou Magazine accepts simultaneous submissions, but contributors must immediately update their submission if a piece is accepted elsewhere.
They do not accept work created, revised, or edited using AI.
Fiction Submission Details
- Maximum length: 7,500 words
- Format: double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman
- No Courier font
- Only one story per submission
- Flash fiction and short-shorts are welcome
Writers searching for inspiration may enjoy these recommended short stories to read online—a curated list featuring outstanding contemporary voices.
Poetry Submission Details
- Submit up to 5 poems in one document
- Only one submission allowed at a time
- Wait for a decision before sending new work
- No poems involving AI composition or editing
How to Submit to Bayou Magazine
Writers can send their poetry or fiction through Bayou Magazine’s Submittable portal:
Click here to submit
