Here are some ways to find magazines that accept short stories:
1. Online Resources:
* Duotrope: This website is a database of literary magazines with information on their submission guidelines, pay rates, and recent publications.
* Submittable: Many literary magazines use Submittable to manage their submissions. You can search for magazines by genre, location, and other criteria.
* The Writer's Digest: This website has a directory of literary magazines that accept short story submissions.
* Clarkesworld: This magazine is dedicated to science fiction and fantasy, and they have a reputation for paying well and publishing high-quality work.
* The New Yorker: While this magazine is known for its long-form journalism, they also publish short fiction in their weekly "Fiction" section.
2. Genre-Specific Resources:
* For science fiction and fantasy: Asimov's Science Fiction, Analog Science Fiction and Fact, Strange Horizons
* For horror: Cemetery Dance, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, Dark Discoveries
* For romance: Romance Writers of America (RWA) website, Romantic Times, The Writer
* For literary fiction: The Paris Review, Granta, The Atlantic Monthly
3. Recommended Reading:
* "The Writer's Digest Guide to Getting Published" by Hallie Ephron
* "Literary Magazine Market Guide" by Laura Portas
Tips for Choosing Magazines:
* Read the submission guidelines carefully.
* Check their recent issues to get a sense of their style and preferences.
* Consider your target audience and the type of stories they would enjoy.
* Don't be afraid to submit to smaller, lesser-known magazines.
* Be persistent and don't give up.
Good luck!