THE MAGNITIZDAT LITERARY is a zine of verse and prose circulating outside the literary establishment, a slow celebration of the quiet, the physical: a reaction against instant gratification, and a careful exploration of what grows in the cracks culture conditions us to ignore, be it the languid beauty of a sad afternoon, or the visceral dread of smoke-tinged, bottle-hued midnights. Named for the s
ecret audio recordings once circulated out of sight of censorious, despotic regimes, THE MAGNITIZDAT LITERARY is a redoubt of pure aestheticism, art for its own sake, independent of any social or political mandate. The journal is published on a quarterly basis, and bound in a minimalist style reminiscent of underground, second-circulation publications. THE MAGNITIZDAT LITERARY accepts submissions on a rolling basis. We have no formal requirements regarding theme, length, or genre, though we tend to favor short fiction, flash fiction, and poetry. Please remember that the written word is capable of a certain depth of expression unique among artistic media. We hope your submissions will explore these depths; aesthetics are paramount. Format your submissions in .DOC or .DOCX format and send to [email protected]. Also, we ask that you include a brief bio in the body of your message. We do not accept previously published work, whether in print, online, or otherwise. THE MAGNITIZDAT LITERARY retains first serial rights to all work published either in print or online. Upon publication, all rights will revert back to the author. However, THE MAGNITIZDAT LITERARY retains the right to reuse published material for promotional purposes at any time during the life of the journal. If you do not wish your work to be used in promotional campaigns, you must notify the editor-in-chief within 30 days of acceptance of publication. If you do not receive a response, please follow up with us – sometimes we accidentally misplace things. THE MAGNITIZDAT LITERARY does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin/ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation/identity, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We look forward to hearing from you.
