Swink is a bi-coastal, biannual print magazine dedicated to identifying and promoting literary talent in both established and emerging writers. We're interested in writing that pushes the boundaries of the traditional—writing that is new in concept, form or execution; that reflects a diversity of thought, experience or perspective; that provokes or entertains.

Swink publishes fiction, non-fiction, poetry and interviews, and sponsors frequent readings and events in New York City and Los Angeles. Online theme issues of fiction, essays and poetry will also be available exclusively on our website."

GUIDELINES:
We consider fiction, essays and poetry that have not been previously published in English. Please submit only one manuscript at a time (1 story, 1 essay, or 3-5 poems).  There are no set guidelines as to content or length. Submissions must contain your name, address and a telephone number where you can be reached, and must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Simultaneous submissions are accepted provided you notify us immediately, either in writing or by email, if your work is accepted elsewhere. Please note that we do not accept submissions for the print magazine via email or fax.

We pay writers for work published in the print magazine after edits are done to our satisfaction and the piece is accepted for publication. We buy first North American serial rights, non-exclusive, one-time anthology rights, and online serial rights. Payment varies according to length and genre, but is a minimum of $25 for poetry and $100 for fiction and non-fiction (we may pay less for very short works). Authors also receive two copies of the issue in which their work appears. More information: www.swinkmag.com

Takes One to Know One features essays in which a writer, musician, filmmaker, lawyer, postal worker, football player, funeral home director, scientist, circus clown, or just about anyone, writes about someone else, living or dead, who shares his or her vocation or avocation.

Peregrinations features essays on travel or journeys.

Damaged Darlings is a section for collaborative writing in which one author hands off a story of theirs that's been abandoned for whatever reason, to another writer they trust to complete. This experiment in literary genetics is meant to yield a final product that is superior to the original, and that, like offspring, bears the literary DNA of both its parents.

Fiction and essays should be mailed to:
Swink
244 Fifth Ave. #2722
New York, NY 10001

Poetry should be mailed to:
Swink
5042 Wilshire Blvd. #628
Los Angeles, CA 90036