True Apothecary Literary Magazine
True Apothecary Literary Magazine
True Apothecary Literary Magazine is a quarterly online magazine created by writers, for writers. We are founded on the idea that community is crucial for artists seeking a place for their art in this ever-evolving world. We encourage writers, digital artists, and anyone else who is starting to find their voice to explore our site. Welcome to the apothecary.
Want to be in our first issue?
True Apothecary invites creators of prose, poetry, creative nonfiction, and visual art to submit their work for our upcoming digital archive, with our Inaugural Spring 2026 issue publishing April 3, 2026. Please read the submission guidelines below before submitting. We can't wait to read what you wrote!
Submissions for the Spring 2026 issue are currently open!
Submission Guidelines
general guidelines:
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Submissions must be in English or translated to English.
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We do not accept work that has already been traditionally published, self-published, or published in another lit mag before.
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We accept simultaneous submissions, but please let us know if your piece has been accepted at another publication.
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Your submission will not be accepted if it promotes any form of hate.
FICTION & NONFICTION:
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One piece of fiction or nonfiction.
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Up to 5,000 words.
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.doc or .docx or PDF files only.
POETRY:
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Maximum of two poems (in the same document).
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.doc or .docx or PDF files only.
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If your poems have specific formatting, please send a PDF version.
ARTWORK & PHOTOGRAPHY:
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We accept commentaries up to 500 words.
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PNG or JPEG files.
A gentle reminder to review all these guidelines thoroughly before submitting your work to ensure it aligns with the vision of True Apothecary Mag.
We're an online digital mag for writers, poets, and artists.
True Apothecary Mag creates and curates seasonal digital magazines that celebrate the power of prose, poetry, and art. We provide a space for voices that have not been heard before, away from the standard contemporary online world. Our platform serves as a digital gallery—a home for works that capture the human experience through intentional, thoughtful artistry.